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BoyPortuguese#285 in 2025

Thiago

Thiago is a boys' name of Portuguese origin meaning “supplanter, one who follows.” It ranked #285 in the United States in 2025.

pronunciation

tee-AH-goh

meaning & origin

The name Thiago means “supplanter, one who follows.” It comes from the Portuguese language tradition.

A Portuguese and Spanish form of James or Jacob, derived from Santiago. Widely used in Brazil and throughout Latin America, it has gained popularity in the United States alongside growing Hispanic communities.

popularity over time

#390
2020
#362
2021
#335
2022
#310
2023
#285
2024
YearRank
2024#285
2023#310
2022#335
2021#362
2020#390

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

famous people named Thiago

  • Thiago Silva (footballer)
  • Thiago Alcantara (footballer)

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