Diego vs Juan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#145
Total SSA Count
2,506
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Di, Diegito

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,601
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Juanito

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Diego Rank #145
Juan Rank #137

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 vs #145 for Diego.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Diego ___

  • Diego Luis
  • Diego Carlos
  • Diego Alejandro
  • Diego Miguel
  • Diego Antonio
  • Diego Rafael

Juan ___

  • Juan Carlos
  • Juan Miguel
  • Juan Antonio
  • Juan Pablo
  • Juan Andres
  • Juan Fernando

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Diego

Mateo Isabella Sofia Lucas Valentina

If you choose Juan

Miguel Carlos Diego Sofia Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diego or Juan more popular?

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Diego and Juan mean?

Diego means "beloved, may God protect" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Diego and Juan boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Juan is primarily a boy name.

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