Diego
Diego is the Spanish form of James or Jacob, from the Hebrew "Ya'aqov" — meaning supplanter. Diego Velázquez (1599-1660), the Spanish painter whose "Las Meninas" (1656) is one of the most analyzed paintings in Western art, is the most famous historical bearer. Diego (the animated character Diego in "Dora the Explorer" and "Go, Diego, Go!") gave the name a pop-culture charge. Diego is a male name of Spanish (from James/Jacob) origin that means "Supplanter (Spanish form of James)". Warm, Spanish, and quietly artistic. The name sounds expressive. Diegos tend to be confident. US top 200 since 2000s. Well-known people named Diego include Diego Velázquez (painter), Diego Maradona (footballer), Diego (Spanish form of James). Common variations and related forms of Diego include Santiago (related), Jaime (related), Didac (variant).