Diego vs Mateo

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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Mateo

Boy #7 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7
Total SSA Count
11,302
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Teo, Matt, Matteo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Diego Rank #145
Mateo Rank #7

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 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

Mateo ___

  • Mateo James
  • Mateo Alexander
  • Mateo Thomas
  • Mateo Gabriel
  • Mateo Luis
  • Mateo Antonio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Diego

Mateo Isabella Sofia Lucas Valentina

If you choose Mateo

Isabella Camila Sofia Luna Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diego or Mateo more popular?

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Diego and Mateo mean?

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

Are Diego and Mateo boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Mateo is primarily a boy name.

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