Diego

Boy's name

Diego is a Spanish name derived from the name Santiago. It has roots in the Latin name Didacus, meaning "learned" or "instructed."

Meaning Saint James
Origin Spanish
U.S. births in 2023 2,506
Peak year 2006

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Diego Maradona - Soccer player, Argentina.
  • Diego Rivera - Muralist, Mexico.
  • Diego Velázquez - Painter, Spain.
  • Diego Costa - Soccer player, Spain.
  • Diego Simeone - Soccer coach, Argentina.
  • Diego Luna - Actor, Mexico.
  • Diego Schwartzman - Tennis player, Argentina.
  • Diego Forlán - Soccer player, Uruguay.
  • Diego Boneta - Actor, Mexico.
  • Diego Milito - Soccer player, Argentina.

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