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Diego

Diego ranks #204 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 15 places, 209 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #80 among boy cat names.
Diego's popularity trend

Diego's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2015.

0.02%0.04%0.06%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
209
across 15 places
Popularity rank
#204
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−210
2020 → 2025
Gender split
97% boys
3% girls97% boys
What does Diego mean?
/diˈeɪ.ɡoʊ/3 syllablesOrigin: Spanish

Diego is the Spanish form of James, having evolved through Santiago (from "Sant Iago"). That name traces back to the Hebrew Jacob, traditionally understood as "supplanter" or "one who follows."

Diego has a warm, confident sound with real Spanish-language roots. It suits a pet with a bold, sociable personality.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Diego shows up

Diego's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

AdelaideAustralia0.1%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.1%
DarwinAustralia0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.0%
ZürichSwitzerland0.0%
Maple RidgeCanada0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%

Names like Diego

DieselDiezelDiesalManchegoFuegoLegoChego

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