Diego

Meaning of Diego

The name Diego is commonly understood to mean 'supplanter' or 'he who supplants'. It signifies one who takes the place of another.

Diego has Spanish roots — browse every Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Diego

Diego has cooled off, slipping to #158 in 2025, down from a peak of #56 in 2006.

Notable people named Diego

• Diego Maradona
  Legendary Argentine football player
• Diego Luna
  Popular Mexican actor, director
• Diego Rivera
  Influential Mexican muralist painter
• Diego Velázquez
  Master Spanish Baroque painter
• Diego Klattenhoff
  Canadian actor, TV series star

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Questions about the name Diego

What does the name Diego mean?

Diego means the name diego is commonly understood to mean 'supplanter' or 'he who supplants'. it signifies one who takes the place of another, and it comes from Spanish origins.

Is Diego a boy's or a girl's name?

Diego is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Diego?

In 2025, Diego ranked #158 for boys, down from #145 the year before.

When was Diego most popular?

Diego peaked at #56 in 2006.