Thiago
Thiago is a boys' name of Portuguese origin meaning “supplanter, one who follows.” It ranked #50 in the United States in 2025. A Portuguese and Spanish form of James or Jacob, derived from Santiago.
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how do you pronounce Thiago?
tee-AH-goh
where does the name Thiago come from?
A Portuguese form of Jacob and James, from Santiago, Sant Iago or Saint James, which lost its opening syllable to leave Tiago. The h in Thiago is unetymological, as in Nathália for Natália.
Widely used in Brazil and throughout Latin America, it has gained popularity in the United States alongside growing Hispanic communities.
how popular is this name?
Thiago has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 14 years since 2012. It peaked at #50 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #50 |
| 2024 | #55 |
| 2023 | #72 |
| 2022 | #107 |
| 2021 | #141 |
| 2020 | #168 |
| 2019 | #184 |
| 2018 | #200 |
| 2017 | #217 |
| 2016 | #268 |
| 2012 | #857 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Thiago fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Thiago
Thiago is used mostly in Brazil. In the other Portuguese-speaking countries the Tiago spelling remains the more common of the two, so the h effectively marks the name as Brazilian rather than Portuguese generally.
what are the nicknames and variants of Thiago?
Nicknames
who are famous people named Thiago?
- Thiago Silva (footballer)
- Thiago Alcantara (footballer)
what names are similar to Thiago?
what names go well with Thiago?
Sibling names that share Thiago's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Thiago
What does the name Thiago mean?
Thiago means “supplanter, one who follows”.
What is the origin of the name Thiago?
Thiago comes from the Portuguese naming tradition. Related forms include Tiago, Santiago and Diego.
How popular is the name Thiago?
Thiago ranked #50 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Thiago a boy or girl name?
Thiago is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Thiago?
Thiago is pronounced tee-AH-goh, with 3 syllables.
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