Diego
Spanish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Diego
Diego means "supplanter" and derives from the Hebrew name Jacob through the Greek form Didacus, which became the Spanish diminutive Diego.
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Etymology
Diego means "supplanter" and derives from the Hebrew name Jacob through the Greek form Didacus, which became the Spanish diminutive Diego. The name is predominantly used in Spanish-speaking Catholic cultures and has been borne by notable figures throughout Spanish and Latin American history, including conquistadors and saints.
Diego currently ranks #158 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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