Diego Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Diego Name at a Glance

Name	Diego
Meaning	Hispanic version of James: supplanter; he that replaces. Famous Bearer: famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera.
Origin	Spanish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Diego Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Diego means “Hispanic version of James: supplanter; he that replaces. Famous Bearer: famed Mexican artist Diego Rivera”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Diego Name Origin

Our database records Diego under Spanish origin. Browse more Spanish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Diego a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Diego is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Diego

When considering Diego for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.