Diego
dee-AY-go
Popularity
#145
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
124,028
Peak Year
#8,423 in 2006
First Recorded
1887
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Of uncertain origin, but often considered a Spanish form of James. Could also be related to the Greek 'didache' meaning 'teaching'.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Diego Rivera
Mexican painter and muralist.
Diego Maradona
Argentine football player and manager.
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