Diego
Meaning & Origin
Diego is the Spanish form of the Hebrew name Jacob/James, meaning “supplanter.” It has centuries of use in Spain and is closely tied to Spanish and Latin American cultural identity.
Popularity
Diego is a longstanding, widely loved name across Spain and Latin America, recognized internationally as a distinctly Spanish classic.
Nicknames & Variations
Related forms include James, Jacob, and Santiago (a compound of Saint + Diego/Iago).
Quick Facts
- Gender: Boy
- Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
- Meaning: Supplanter
- Pronunciation: dee-EH-goh
