The nameTiago

Tiago is the Portuguese form of James. It is popular in Portugal and Brazil.

Boy's name
Hebrew
Feast day

Meaning

Tiago comes from Santiago, "Saint James", from the Hebrew Yaakov.

Origin

Hebrew, through Portuguese.

History

In England and Wales Tiago reached 496th in 2021.

Tiago in other languages

Tiago is Portuguese, Thiago in Brazil. It belongs to the family of James: Diego and Santiago in Spanish, Jacques in French, all from Jacob.

Famous people named Tiago

Tiago Splitter, basketball player

Popularity of the name Tiago

Tiago in the United States

1154thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024

2022peak year (216 births)

3,035babies named Tiago in the United States since 1880

Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Tiago was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,327 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Tiago. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Tiago in the United States were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 179 births a year on average, against 140 in the five years before.

Tiago in the United Kingdom

624thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025

2021peak year (80 births)

1,227babies named Tiago in the United Kingdom since 1997

Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Tiago was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 452 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Tiago. Half of all babies named Tiago in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 67 births a year on average, against 46 in the five years before.

Tiago in France

84thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures

2019peak year (2,720 births)

25,405babies named Tiago in France since 1900

Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Tiago in Belgium

139thmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025

2019peak year (203 births)

2,199babies named Tiago in Belgium since 1995

Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Tiago in Switzerland

151stmost popular boys' name in Switzerland in 2025

2009peak year (102 births)

1,785babies named Tiago in Switzerland since 2000

Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Tiago

Names from the same generation as Tiago, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

For a sister

For a brother

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tiago mean?

Tiago comes from Santiago, "Saint James", from the Hebrew Yaakov.

What is the origin of the name Tiago?

Hebrew, through Portuguese.

Is Tiago a girl's or a boy's name?

Tiago is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Tiago?

In 2024, Tiago was the 1154th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 181 births.

What are the variants of the name Tiago?

Variants and related names of Tiago include Jacques, Santiago and Thiago.

What are good sibling names for Tiago?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Elyana, Hawa, Elia and Salome for a sister, Davi, Ilyas, Mattias and Imran for a brother.

Who are famous people named Tiago?

Tiago Splitter, basketball player.