Name Detail
Notable people with the given name Diego include:
Notable people with the given name Diego include:
A boy name with 2 syllables. Currently considered common.
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Diego is a Spanish given name, derived from the Basque name 'Díego'. It gained prominence through Saint James (Santiago in Spanish), one of Jesus's apostles, whose name was originally Iacobus, later becoming Diago and then Diego. The name has a rich history in Spanish-speaking cultures, often associated with bravery and leadership.
Diego Maradona, Diego Rivera, Diego Velázquez, Diego Luna, Diego Costa
Didi, Dieguito
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