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The name Diego peaked for girls at #6301 in 2004. Diego is also used for boys, ranking #158 in 2025.

The name Diego is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning "supplanter".

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The energetic Diego is rising rapidly along with a lot of other authentically <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/161/spanish-names">Spanish baby names</a> that work perfectly well with surnames of any origin. 
<br/><br/>Possibly a derivative of Santiago, Diego is a Sevillian saint, and one notable cultural namesake is Mexican painter Diego Rivera.

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The name Diego is currently ranked #158 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #56 in 2006. The name is most popular in DIEGO, DIEGO, and DIEGO. Diego is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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