Iago Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Iago Name at a Glance

Name	Iago
Meaning	Supplanter. Can be either a variant of James or Jacob. Associated with the wicked Iago in Shakespeare's Othello'.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Iago Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Iago means “Supplanter. Can be either a variant of James or Jacob. Associated with the wicked Iago in Shakespeare's Othello”. 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.

Iago Name Origin

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

Is Iago a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Iago

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