Diego vs Leo

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

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Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian German French American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
7,793
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Diego Rank #145
Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 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

Leo ___

  • Leo James
  • Leo Thomas
  • Leo Alexander
  • Leo Cole
  • Leo Grey
  • Leo Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Diego

Mateo Isabella Sofia Lucas Valentina

If you choose Leo

Luna Isla Mia Oscar Violet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diego or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Diego and Leo mean?

Diego means "beloved, may God protect" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Diego and Leo boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.

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