Tiago
Tiago is a boys' name of Portuguese origin meaning “supplanter.” The Portuguese form of James, derived from Santiago (Saint James).
how do you pronounce Tiago?
tee-AH-goo
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what does Tiago mean?
The name Tiago means “supplanter.” It comes from the Portuguese language tradition.
The Portuguese form of James, derived from Santiago (Saint James). Saint James is the patron saint of pilgrimages, and the Caminho de Santiago is one of the world's great pilgrimage routes. Tiago is currently among the most popular boys' names in Portugal.
where does the name Tiago come from?
Per Wiktionary, Tiago arose from a reanalysis of 'Santo Iago' as 'São Tiago,' by analogy with other saints' names such as São Mateus, São Marcos, and São Paulo — ultimately tying it to Saint James.
the history of Tiago
Wiktionary's earliest attestation is 1681, in the title of the relevant book of Almeida's Portuguese Bible translation, though the body text still used the form Jacobo for the Apostle at that time.
what are the nicknames and variants of Tiago?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Tiago?
- Tiago Monteiro (Portuguese racing driver)
- Tiago Rodrigues (Portuguese theater director)
what names are similar to Tiago?
what names go well with Tiago?
Sibling names that share Tiago's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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