Name meaning
Diego
may mean “supplanter”
- Origin
- Spanish
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Spanish, Latin American, Italian
- Spellings
- Diego · Diogo · Dídac · Santiago
- Say it
- dee-EH-go
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Diego is a classic Spanish name. It is usually traced to Santiago and Jacob, though some scholars link it to the Latin didacus, teacher. Painter Diego Velázquez and footballer Diego Maradona made it famous.
Roots
Usually linked to Santiago/Jacob; possibly from Latin Didacus.
Where it is used
Very popular in Spain, Mexico and Latin America.
Famous people named Diego
- Diego Velázquez (1599 to 1660), Spanish painter
Diego name FAQ
What does the name Diego mean?
Diego may mean “supplanter”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Usually linked to Santiago/Jacob; possibly from Latin Didacus.
Where does the name Diego come from?
Diego is of Spanish origin. Today it is used in Spanish, Latin American, Italian families.
How do you pronounce Diego?
Diego is usually pronounced dee-EH-go.
Is Diego a boy's or a girl's name?
Diego is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Diego?
Related spellings and forms include Diogo, Dídac, Santiago.
Who are famous people named Diego?
Diego Velázquez (1599 to 1660), Spanish painter.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.