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Diogo

♂ Boy

Pronounced dee-OH-goo /diˈo.ɡu/Medium

Meaning: A Portuguese form of Diego — variously linked to James/Jacob ('the supplanter', Hebrew) and the Greek Didacus ('teaching/instructed'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The supplanter; teaching: Diogo is the Portuguese Diego. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'dee-OH-goo').
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Origin LowPortuguese, Hebrew
MeaningA Portuguese form of Diego — variously linked to James/Jacob ('the supplanter', Hebrew) and the Greek Didacus ('teaching/instructed'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7807 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 451

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200420012025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Diogo is a Portuguese form of Diego — variously linked to James/Jacob ('the supplanter', Hebrew) and the Greek Didacus ('teaching/instructed'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'dee-OH-goo').

In the U.S. it appears in Portuguese and Brazilian families. Rare, the-supplanter at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Diego is variously linked to James/Jacob ('the supplanter') and the Greek Didacus ('teaching') — Diogo is the Portuguese form, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'dee-OH-goo').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Diogo — Portuguese; routes layered

Variations

DiegoDioghoTiago

Nicknames

Dio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Diogo mean?

Diogo is a Portuguese form of Diego — variously 'the supplanter' (via James) and 'teaching' (via Didacus); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Diogo?

It's said dee-OH-goo /dio.u/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Diogo a boy or girl name?

Diogo is a boy's name.

How popular is Diogo?

Diogo is a very rare name in the U.S.

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