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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Form of James/Jacob, traditionally glossed 'supplanter' (though the underlying name's true root is debated)
- Origin
- Portuguese (variant of Tiago/Santiago)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- tee-AH-goh
Thiago is a worldly, modern-feeling boy's name, a Portuguese form of James and Jacob that also varies from Tiago and Santiago. It's traditionally glossed 'supplanter,' though the root of the underlying name is debated. Say it tee-AH-goh.
Meaning & Origin of Thiago
Meaning: Form of James/Jacob, traditionally glossed 'supplanter' (though the underlying name's true root is debated).
Origin: Portuguese (variant of Tiago/Santiago).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Thiago
tee-AH-gohIPA /tiˈɑːɡoʊ/
Popularity of Thiago
Thiago ranked #55 for U.S. boys in 2024, with 5,289 babies given the name. That 2024 spot is both its latest and its highest rank in the 1986-2024 data.
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FAQ
What does the name Thiago mean?
Form of James/Jacob, traditionally glossed ‘supplanter’ (though the underlying name’s true root is debated). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Thiago?
Thiago is pronounced tee-AH-goh (IPA: /tiˈɑːɡoʊ/).
Is Thiago a popular name right now?
Thiago is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #55 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1986–2024.)
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