Diego

Pronunciation: [ d-ee-AYG-oh ]

Girl Name #61,609 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Diego is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-ee-AYG-oh.

Parents who love the name Diego often also consider Dixie, Diana, Dicie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #61,609
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Die Diy

Also a Boy Name

Diego is also used as a boy name, ranked #145.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Diego

Is Diego a boy or girl name?

Diego is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #61609. As a boy name, it is ranked #145. Diego is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Diego?

Diego is pronounced d-ee-AYG-oh.

How popular is the name Diego?

Diego is currently ranked #61609 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Diego?

Common nicknames for Diego include Die and Diy.

Is Diego a common or rare name?

Diego is an uncommon name, ranked #61609 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Diego

Diego is a girl name .

Is Diego a boy or girl name? Diego is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #61,609 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #145. Diego is more commonly used as a boy name.

Diego is currently ranked #61,609 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Diego include Die and Diy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.