Diego vs Thomas

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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Popularity Comparison

Diego Rank #145
Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 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

Thomas ___

  • Thomas James
  • Thomas William
  • Thomas Edward
  • Thomas Robert
  • Thomas Henry
  • Thomas Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Diego

Mateo Isabella Sofia Lucas Valentina

If you choose Thomas

Elizabeth Charlotte Margaret James William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diego or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Diego at #145 in the United States.

What do Diego and Thomas mean?

Diego means "beloved, may God protect" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Diego and Thomas boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.

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