Thiago
thee-ah-go
US Popularity:120
Origin:Brazilian
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Supplanter, holder of the heel
Thiago is a boy's name of Brazilian origin, meaning "supplanter." A variant of the Portuguese Tiago and dashing diminutive of the Spanish Santiago, this name hails from the Hebrew moniker Jacob. Also meaning “holder of the heel,” the “T”-sounding Thiago might be the perfect fit for parents preparing for their firstborn. While the name Thiago holds close biblical ties, it’s also a moniker that’s made headlines in the football world. Parents with a particular passion for Lionel Messi will take pride in Thiago, too, knowing they’ve named their mini-medalist after one of the members of the Messi-Roccuzzo family.
Thiago Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Thiago is currently #1340 on The Bump
Boy:Thiago is currently #741 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Thiago is currently #120 in U.S. births
Boy:Thiago is currently #71 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#71
in 2023
+ 36
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Thiago, April 2022
Behind the Name, Tiago, November 2019
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Santiago
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Jacob
Abarim Publications, Jacob meaning
People, Lionel Messi's 3 Kids: All About Mateo, Thiago and Ciro, January 2024
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