- Meaning
- One who follows (from James)
- Origin
- Spanish
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Familiar (US top 1000)
- Style
- Classic
- Used in
- Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil)
Nicknames for Diego
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- Spanish
- Dieguito
What people expect from a Diego
Diego mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
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Diego: name scorecard
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Diego
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "One who follows (from James)". Fine, if not inspiring.
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Bertrand & Mullainathan (2004)Questions about Diego
What does the name Diego mean?
Diego is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning "One who follows (from James)".
Is Diego a boy or girl name?
Diego is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Diego?
Diego is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil).
What are nicknames for Diego?
Common nicknames for Diego are Dieguito.
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