Father's surname

Baby names that go with Diego

supplanter (ultimately related to Saint James / Jacob via Spanish)

Diego is rank #601 among Filipino surnames (14,763 people, spanish / biblical origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank
#601
People
14,763
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish / Biblical
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft

Origin and meaning

supplanter (ultimately related to Saint James / Jacob via Spanish)

Diego is a patronymic or given-name-derived Spanish surname that became established across the Philippines under Spanish colonial administration. It reflects the widespread practice of adopting saints' names and common Hispanic personal names as permanent hereditary surnames.

Derived from the traditional Spanish personal name Diego, which is historically linked to Didacus and Santiago (Saint James). It was adopted widely as a family name in the Spanish-speaking world and introduced to the Philippines during the colonial period.

Spanish 80% Biblical 20%
First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
M R S L C A
Watch stacked sounds with
D G

First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

A two- or three-syllable first name ending in a consonant creates a balanced cadence before the two-syllable vowel-ending Diego.

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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Diego.

Best boy names for Diego

Reynaldo 90
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Rolando 90
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Eduardo 90
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto 90
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
Rogelio 90
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Ernesto 90
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
Ricardo 90
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo 90
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo 90
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Fernando 90
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Anthony 90
English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54
Alberto 90
Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56
Edgardo 90
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Wilfredo 90
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo 90
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Armando 90
Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80
Virgilio 90
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
Juanito 90
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · PSA #116
Carlito 90
Spanish / Other · free man (diminutive form, Spanish… · PSA #122
Romeo 89
Spanish / Other · pilgrim to Rome (Late Latin) · PSA #6
John Carlo 89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Ronaldo 89
Spanish / Other · ruler's counsel or powerful… · PSA #126
Orlando 89
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via… · PSA #133
Bernardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Gregorio 89
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Baby Boy 89
English / Filipino · infant male (English) · PSA #158
Jericho 89
Biblical / English · City of the moon or fragrant place… · PSA #193
Marcelo 89
Spanish · dedicated to Mars / little warrior… · PSA #199
Crisanto 89
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Gerardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave with a spear (Germanic via… · PSA #212
Lorenzo 89
Spanish / Other · from Laurentum, laurelled (Latin) · PSA #213
Norberto 89
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Conrado 89
Spanish / Other · brave counsel (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #254
Mariano 89
Spanish / Biblical · of Marius / devoted to the Virgin… · PSA #275
Teodoro 89
Spanish / Other · gift of God (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #280
Florencio 89
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
Leopoldo 89
Spanish / Other · brave people (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #296
Narciso 89
Spanish / Other · daffodil or narcissus flower (Greek) · PSA #303
Arnulfo 89
Spanish / Other · eagle wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #304
Artemio 89
Spanish / Other · devoted to Artemis (Greek via… · PSA #310

Best girl names for Diego

Mary Grace 90
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6
Josephine 90
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Mary Jane 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11
Mary Joy 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (disputed… · PSA #18
Erlinda 90
Spanish / Other · Noble and gentle (Germanic via… · PSA #21
Catherine 90
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Cristina 90
Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27
Jessica 90
English / Biblical · to behold or foresight (Hebrew via… · PSA #29
Virginia 90
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Melanie 90
English / Other · dark, black (Greek) · PSA #34
Rosalie 90
English / Spanish · rose (Latin via French/English) · PSA #39
Marissa 90
English / Spanish · of the sea (Latin) or bitter /… · PSA #42
Mary Rose 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53
Zenaida 90
Spanish / Other · of Zeus / born of Zeus (Greek) · PSA #55
Marjorie 90
English / Other · pearl (Greek via Old French/Middle… · PSA #56
Kimberly 90
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Geraldine 90
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Cecilia 90
Spanish / Other · blind (Latin) · PSA #82
Yolanda 90
Spanish / Other · violet flower (Old French/Spanish) · PSA #91
Julieta 90
Spanish / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin) · PSA #103
Maria 89
Spanish / Biblical · bitter, beloved, or wished-for… · PSA #14
Marilou 89
Other / Spanish · combination of Marie… · PSA #17
Rebecca 89
Biblical / English · joined, tied, or snare (Hebrew… · PSA #76
Vanessa 89
English / Other · Literary creation from 'Van'… · PSA #121
Leonora 89
Spanish / Other · variant of Eleanor (uncertain… · PSA #124
Violeta 89
Spanish · violet flower (Spanish, from Latin) · PSA #127
Angeline 89
English / Biblical · messenger or angel (Greek via… · PSA #138
Rochelle 89
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Jamaica 89
English / Other · land of wood and water (Taíno) · PSA #157
Bernadette 89
Other / English · brave as a bear (French, of… · PSA #160
Jessa Mae 89
English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · PSA #166
Juanita 89
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious (Spanish… · PSA #170
Stephanie 89
English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180
Christine Joy 89
English / Biblical · Follower of Christ; joy, delight… · PSA #182
Leticia 89
Spanish / Other · joy, happiness (Latin) · PSA #187
Melinda 89
English / Spanish · Sweet / honey (derived from Greek… · PSA #190
Leonila 89
Spanish · lioness or little lion (Spanish… · PSA #191
Estrella 89
Spanish · star (Spanish) · PSA #194
Beverly 89
English · beaver stream (Old English) · PSA #201
Melissa 89
English / Other · honeybee (Greek) · PSA #213

Best mother's maiden surnames for Diego

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Garcia Diego 88
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Diego 88
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista Diego 88
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Diego 88
211,405 people · Spanish
Rivera Diego 88
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino Diego 88
183,088 people · Spanish
Soriano Diego 88
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado Diego 88
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro Diego 88
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo Diego 88
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco Diego 88
101,375 people · Spanish
Miranda Diego 88
101,258 people · Spanish
Sarmiento Diego 88
98,088 people · Spanish
Mariano Diego 88
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Pineda Diego 88
85,581 people · Spanish
Ocampo Diego 88
83,890 people · Spanish
de Vera Diego 88
80,899 people · Spanish
Romero Diego 88
79,797 people · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

dela Cruz Diego Garcia Diego Reyes Diego Ramos Diego Mendoza Diego Santos Diego Flores Diego Gonzales Diego Bautista Diego Villanueva Diego Fernandez Diego Cruz Diego

About the surname Diego

Is Diego a last name or a maiden name?

Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.

How do I pick a first name that goes with Diego?

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