Gender: Boy
Meaning: Supplanter or one who replaces
Origin: Portuguese/Spanish
Popularity: Ranked #55 in 2024 with 5,289 babies born.
History: Thiago is the Portuguese form of Santiago or Diego, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Jacob (Ya'akov), meaning supplanter. It is one of the most popular names in Brazil and Portugal and has grown significantly in Spanish-speaking countries as well. The name carries strong Iberian cultural identity and has gained international visibility through Brazilian footballers such as Thiago Silva.
Famous people named Thiago: Thiago Messi (Messi's son), Thiago Silva (soccer player)
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Thiago? About 1 in 629 babies born in 2024 were named Thiago, or roughly 14.5 per day in the United States.
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