Diego

Diego has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Diego isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Diego is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Diego was, in the past month, the 1486th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Diego is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Diego was viewed 36 times, and liked 2 times.

The map below shows Diego's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Diego is most adored in South Carolina, Virginia and Colorado.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Florida and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Diego.

Most popular breeds named Diego:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Chihuahua
3. German Shepherd
4. Golden Retriever
5. Pomeranian

Diego is found in these categories:

spanish

Common Spanish name, often associated with famous artist Frida Kahlo's husband.