Diego
Diego is a Christian boy name of Spanish, of debated origin origin, meaning “Of debated origin; linked to James”.
| Meaning | Of debated origin; linked to James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Spanish, of debated origin |
| Pronunciation | dee-AY-goh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia |
Meaning and origin of Diego
Diego is an old Spanish name with a debated origin. One theory traces it to Santiago, from Sant Iago, 'Saint James', misheard as San Diego; another links it to the Latin Didacus, perhaps from the Greek didache, 'teaching'. Saint Diego of Alcalá was a fifteenth-century Franciscan, after whom San Diego in California is named. The painter Diego Velázquez and the footballer Diego Maradona are famous bearers.
Is Diego a Christian name?
Diego is a Catholic name in Spain and Latin America, linked to Saint James and to Saint Diego of Alcalá.
How popular is Diego?
One of the most popular boys' names in the Spanish-speaking world, and well used in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Diego mean?
Diego means 'Of debated origin; linked to James'. It is of Spanish, of debated origin origin.
Is Diego a Christian name?
Diego is a Catholic name in Spain and Latin America, linked to Saint James and to Saint Diego of Alcalá.
How do you pronounce Diego?
Diego is pronounced dee-AY-goh.
Is Diego a boy or girl name?
Diego is usually a boy name.