Thiago
Portuguese boy's name meaning “supplanter (Saint James)”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Portuguese
- Meaning
- supplanter (Saint James)
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #71
- Born in 2023
- 4,515
- Peak year
- 2024 (#55)
Meaning & origin
Thiago is a Portuguese form of James, from Tiago and Santiago ('Saint James'), ultimately from the Hebrew Jacob.
Is Thiago a Portuguese name?
Yes — Thiago is a Portuguese name meaning "supplanter (Saint James)". Thiago is a Portuguese form of James, from Tiago and Santiago ('Saint James'), ultimately from the Hebrew Jacob.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Thiago ranked #71 for boys. It has risen about 418 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 4,515 US boys were given the name Thiago.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #55 in 2024
“Unranked” means Thiago was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Thiago
Thiago is spelled T-H-I-A-G-O — 6 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Tiago, Santiago, James.
Thiago: frequently asked questions
What does the name Thiago mean?
Thiago is a Portuguese name meaning "supplanter (Saint James)". Thiago is a Portuguese form of James, from Tiago and Santiago ('Saint James'), ultimately from the Hebrew Jacob.
Where does the name Thiago come from?
Thiago is of Portuguese origin. Thiago is a Portuguese form of James, from Tiago and Santiago ('Saint James'), ultimately from the Hebrew Jacob.
Is Thiago a boy or a girl name?
Thiago is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Thiago?
In 2023, 4,515 US boys were given the name Thiago.
Is Thiago a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Thiago ranked #71 for boys. It has risen about 418 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
How do you spell Thiago?
Thiago is spelled T-H-I-A-G-O. Related spellings include Tiago, Santiago, James.
How common is the name Thiago?
In 2023, 4,515 US boys were given the name Thiago. In the latest US data, Thiago ranked #71 for boys. It has risen about 418 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Thiago a Portuguese name?
Yes — Thiago is a Portuguese name meaning "supplanter (Saint James)". Thiago is a Portuguese form of James, from Tiago and Santiago ('Saint James'), ultimately from the Hebrew Jacob.
What does Thiago mean in Portuguese?
In Portuguese, Thiago means "supplanter (Saint James)". Thiago is a Portuguese form of James, from Tiago and Santiago ('Saint James'), ultimately from the Hebrew Jacob.