boy's name
Diogo
dee-OH-goo (Portuguese)
- Origin Portuguese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 2,235
France
#652
2025 births
Diogo is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Diogo is a name of Portuguese origin.
- Peaked in France in 2012, when 75 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 9,069 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Diogo Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 95 |
| 2000s | 350 |
| 2010s | 620 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 300 |
How Popular Is Diogo?
In 2025, Diogo was given to 65 babies in France, ranking #652 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Diogo Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Diogo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Diogo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Diogo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Diogo
- Portuguese dee-OH-goo
Diogo in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Diogo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Diogo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Diogo
How popular is the name Diogo?
In 2025, Diogo was given to 65 babies in France, ranking #652 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Diogo a girl's or a boy's name?
Diogo is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Diogo?
Diogo has 3 syllables.
When was Diogo most popular?
Diogo peaked in 2012, when 75 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Diogo a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Diogo currently ranks #652 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.