Diego: name meaning and origin
Diego
supplanter (from James)
Spanish · Boy · 3 syllables
Diego is a Spanish name meaning "supplanter (from James)". It has 3 syllables, stressed on e, and is traditionally a boy's name.
Middle names that flow with Diego
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- Diego Beau handsome
- Diego Blair field, plain
- Diego Cole dark; coal
- Diego Dean valley
- Diego Dev divine
- Diego Finn fair, white
- Diego George farmer, earth-worker
- Diego Grant tall, great
Sibling names for Diego
- Diego & Nina Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Diego & Paloma Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Diego & Mateo Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Diego & Abigail Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Diego & Ada Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Diego & Barnaby Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Diego & Beatrice Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Diego & Caleb Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nicknames for Diego
No traditional nickname; Diego is usually used in full. Possible short forms: Di, Ego.
Questions about Diego
What does the name Diego mean?
Diego is a Spanish name meaning "supplanter (from James)".
How many syllables are in Diego?
Diego has 3 syllables (Di-e-go), with the stress usually on "e".
What are nicknames for Diego?
Diego has no widely used nickname, so it is usually used as it is; possible short forms include Di, Ego.
Is Diego a boy's or girl's name?
Diego is traditionally a boy's name.