Spanish · boy

Diego

A familiar name with a nostalgic, vintage feel.

Rank 2024

#145

Trend

falling

Band

balanced

Styles

classic · vintage

Meaning

Supplanter (Spanish form of James)

Diego is a balanced boy name with Spanish roots. In 2024, 2,506 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #145 nationally, and it has been gently easing in recent years. Its style leans classic, vintage — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.

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About Spanish names

Spanish names blend Latin bones with centuries of devotion — many of the most beloved, like Dolores, Guadalupe, and Consuelo, began as titles of the Virgin Mary. Vowel-rich endings give them warmth and music, and family custom often honors grandparents or saints. From Mateo to Lucia, they tend to sound expressive and openhearted, and they thrive on both sides of the Atlantic.

Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.

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