Thiago Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: The name Thiago is a variant of the name Santiago, which means “Saint James” in Spanish.

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A Deep Dive

Thiago Overview

Meaning

Supplanter

Gender

Boy

Origin

Portuguese, Spanish

Etymology

Derived from the Portuguese form of the name “James,” which is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name “Ya’aqov,” meaning “supplanter.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/tiˈɑːɡoʊ/

Popularity

Thiago is a popular name in Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly in Brazil and Portugal. Recently, Thiago has been rising in popularity in the USA, ranking within the top 150 names for boys.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

33 (Nurturing, Spiritual, Expressive, Altruistic)

Name Styles

Exotic, Uncommon, Religious and Spiritual

Associated Traits

Energetic, strong, charismatic, intelligent

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Thiago is often associated with Saint James, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and a significant figure in Christianity.

Name Day

July 25th
A Deep Dive

Thiago Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Santiago, Tiago, Thiaggo, Thiagu, Tiego, Thiag, Thiagun, Thiagon, Thiagunno

Common Nicknames

Thia, Thio, Tigo, Gio, Thiaggy

Diminutives

Ti, Tia, Thi, Tagi

Famous People

  • Thiago Alcântara
    (Spanish Soccer Player)
  • Thiago Silva
    (Brazilian Soccer Player)
  • Thiago Motta
    (Brazilian-Italian Soccer Player and Manager)
  • Thiago Santos
    (Brazilian MMA Fighter)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Thiago Silva
    ("FIFA World Cup," Documentary)
  • Thiago
    ("Thiago: A Brazilian Soccer Story," TV Series)
  • Thiago Pereira
    ("Swimming World Championships," Event)
  • Thiago
    ("Thiago and the Lost City," Novel)
  • Thiago Alves
    ("UFC," TV Series)

Places

  • São Thiago Fort
    (Madeira, Portugal)
  • Thiago Park
    (São Paulo, Brazil)
  • Thiago River
    (Santa Catarina, Brazil)
  • Thiago Beach
    (Bahia, Brazil)
  • Thiago Lake
    (Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)

What Is the Meaning of Thiago?

Thiago means “God’s supplants” or “may God protect.” This name commonly suggests someone who is protective and strong, with a deep sense of spirituality and leadership.

What Is the Origin of The Name Thiago?

Thiago has Portuguese and Spanish origins. It is derived from the name Santiago, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Jacob.

Thiago Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Thiago in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1412021#1072022#712023
Top 3 Rankings#712023#1072022#1412021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Thiago

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202371
(+36 from 2022)
4505
(+1041 from 2022)
0.24602
2022107
(+34 from 2021)
3464
(+751 from 2021)
0.18495
2021141
(+27 from 2020)
2713
(+409 from 2020)
0.14480
2020168
(+16 from 2019)
2304
(+171 from 2019)
0.12456
2019184
(+16 from 2018)
2133
(+110 from 2018)
0.11099
2018200
(+17 from 2017)
2023
(+257 from 2017)
0.10408
2017217
(+51 from 2016)
1766
(+396 from 2016)
0.08923
2016268
(+66 from 2015)
1370
(+338 from 2015)
0.06763
2015334
(+56 from 2014)
1032
(+235 from 2014)
0.05048
2014390
(+98 from 2013)
797
(+236 from 2013)
0.03889
2013488
(+369 from 2012)
561
(+315 from 2012)
0.02776
2012857
(+163 from 2011)
246
(+58 from 2011)
0.01212
20111020
(+39 from 2010)
188
(+7 from 2010)
0.00925
20101059
(+84 from 2009)
181
(+21 from 2009)
0.00881
20091143
(+322 from 2008)
160
(+48 from 2008)
0.00754
20081465
(+463 from 2007)
112
(+39 from 2007)
0.00514
20071928
(+198 from 2006)
73
(+12 from 2006)
0.00330
20062126
(+402 from 2005)
61
(+17 from 2005)
0.00278
20052528
(+544 from 2004)
44
(+12 from 2004)
0.00207
20043072
(-1166 from 2003)
32
(-29 from 2003)
0.00151
20031906
(+911 from 2002)
61
(+28 from 2002)
0.00290
20022817
(+694 from 2001)
33
(+9 from 2001)
0.00160
20013511
(+411 from 2000)
24
(+4 from 2000)
0.00116
20003922
(+840 from 1999)
20
(+6 from 1999)
0.00096
19994762
(+1552 from 1998)
14
(+5 from 1998)
0.00069
19986314
(+304 from 1997)
9
(+1 from 1997)
0.00044
19976618
(-1432 from 1996)
8
(-3 from 1996)
0.00040
19965186
(+1806 from 1995)
11
(+4 from 1995)
0.00055
19956992
(-2898 from 1994)
7
(-8 from 1994)
0.00035
19944094
(+604 from 1993)
15
(+3 from 1993)
0.00074
19934698
(+961 from 1992)
12
(+3 from 1992)
0.00058
19925659
(-900 from 1991)
9
(-2 from 1991)
0.00043
19914759
(-353 from 1990)
11
(-1 from 1990)
0.00052
19904406
(+759 from 1989)
12
(+3 from 1989)
0.00056
19895165
(-1249 from 1988)
9
(-3 from 1988)
0.00043
19883916
(+657 from 1987)
12
(+3 from 1987)
0.00060
19874573
(+1352 from 1986)
9
(+3 from 1986)
0.00046
19865925
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6
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19850
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19840
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American States Popularity Rankings for Thiago

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1032021#822022#582023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#982021#712022#412023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#402021#332022#132023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1022021#662022#412023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#742021#482022#312023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1062021#1102022#542023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1352021#1102022#892023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1302021#1242022#962023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2202021#1332022#992023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#702021#662022#382023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1602021#1152022#1002023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1402021#1222022#912023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1712021#1832022#1082023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2482021#1812022#1712023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2502021#1872022#1032023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2052021#1362022#892023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2372021#1802022#1092023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1442021#992022#522023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1362021#1112022#732023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1742021#1322022#1252023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4142021#3172022#2152023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1662021#1242022#1162023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1902021#1432022#772023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2642021#1712022#1332023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2782021#1602022#2242023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2622021#1612022#1922023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3442021#2392022#1322023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2392021#2382022#1302023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2752021#2542022#1512023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2012021#1332022#742023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2902021#1922022#1442023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2022021#1632022#2332023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5512021#7462022#5052023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3532021#2652022#1712023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5022021#4952022#2282023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2392021#1422022#1702023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2312021#2012022#2722023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1842021#1072022#772023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2512021#582022#1142023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2312021#1012022#942023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4612021#4592022#3052023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2372022#1182023

Popularity Rankings for Thiago in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#22021#32022#12023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#122013#182014#82023

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#182020#152021#152022

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#222020#232021#182022

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#272021#302022#362023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#522019#432020#352021

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#572020#892021#622022

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#912019#1092020#1212021

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#1112020#962021

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1652020#1482021#1772022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2312020#1862021#2032022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2822020#2722021#2862022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4502021#5192022#3432023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#4252022#4192023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#6862019#5412020#4212021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4292018#4422019#4462023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7552021#7792022#6602023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Thiago a Name for Boys or Girls?

Thiago is generally a boy’s name. Its strong and musical sound, combined with its historical significance, makes it a great fit for boys.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Thiago

Thiago in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Thiago Alcântara (Soccer Player, born 1991): A Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Liverpool and the Spain national team.
  • Thiago Silva (Soccer Player, born 1984): A Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Premier League club Chelsea and the Brazil national team.
  • Thiago Motta (Soccer Player, born 1982): A former Brazilian-Italian professional footballer and current football manager.
  • Thiago Santos (MMA Fighter, born 1984): A Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
  • Thiago Monteiro (Tennis Player, born 1994): A Brazilian professional tennis player.
  • Thiago Silva ("FIFA World Cup," 2014 Documentary): A documentary about the life and career of the Brazilian footballer and his performance in the World Cup.
  • Thiago ("Thiago: A Brazilian Soccer Story," 2020 TV Series): A TV series that follows a young Brazilian soccer prodigy named Thiago as he rises through the ranks.
  • Thiago Pereira ("Swimming World Championships," 2007 Event): A highlight of the swimmer's achievements in international competitions, particularly his gold medal performances.
  • Thiago ("Thiago and the Lost City," 2018 Novel): A young adventurer named Thiago embarks on a quest to discover a mythical lost city.
  • Thiago Alves ("UFC," 2011 TV Series): A series focusing on the Brazilian mixed martial artist known for his fierce fighting style.
  • Thiago ("Thiago's Journey," 2016 Film): A coming-of-age film about a young man named Thiago navigating the challenges of adulthood and identity.
  • São Thiago Fort (Madeira, Portugal): A historic fort in Funchal, known for its panoramic views and cultural significance.
  • Thiago Park (São Paulo, Brazil): A public park in São Paulo known for its recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • Thiago River (Santa Catarina, Brazil): A river in southern Brazil known for its scenic beauty and fishing opportunities.
  • Thiago Beach (Bahia, Brazil): A beach in Bahia known for its pristine sand and clear waters, popular among tourists.
  • Thiago Lake (Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil): A lake in southern Brazil, popular for boating and nature observation.
  • Thiago Street (Lisbon, Portugal): A street in Lisbon known for its charming architecture and vibrant local culture.
  • Thiago Hill (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil): A hill in Rio de Janeiro known for its hiking trails and panoramic city views.
  • Thiago Forest (Acre, Brazil): A protected forest area in the Amazon region known for its biodiversity and ecological significance.
  • Thiago Valley (Minas Gerais, Brazil): A valley known for its coffee plantations and beautiful landscapes.
  • Thiago Island (Pará, Brazil): An island in the Amazon River, noted for its lush vegetation and wildlife.

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