Diego vs Olivia

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

Popularity Comparison

Diego Rank #145
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Diego

Mateo Isabella Sofia Lucas Valentina

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diego or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Diego and Olivia mean?

Diego means "beloved, may God protect" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Diego and Olivia boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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