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The baby name Thiago is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced TEE-AH-go; IPA: /tiˈaɡu/ (Portuguese) or /tʃiˈaɡu/ (Brazilian Portuguese, often heard as 'chee-AH-go').

Thiago is Portuguese in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Portuguese
Pronunciation: TEE-AH-go; IPA: /tiˈaɡu/ (Portuguese) or /tʃiˈaɡu/ (Brazilian Portuguese, often heard as 'chee-AH-go')

What is the meaning of the name Thiago ?

The baby name Thiago is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced TEE-AH-go; IPA: /tiˈaɡu/ (Portuguese) or /tʃiˈaɡu/ (Brazilian Portuguese, often heard as 'chee-AH-go').

Thiago is Portuguese in Origin.

Thiago is the Portuguese given name best known in Brazil, a modern spelling of Tiago that arose from the contraction of Santiago, itself a derivative of Latin Iacobus and ultimately Hebrew Ya‘aqov. The underlying meaning is commonly rendered as “supplanter” or “one who follows at the heel,” echoing the biblical Jacob. Long tied to devotion to St. James the Greater on the Iberian Peninsula, the name appears in records from medieval Portugal and flourished in Brazil from the late 20th century, rising internationally in the 2010s through footballing exposure.

Principal variants include Tiago (Portugal), Thyago (rare), and related Iberian forms Santiago and Iago; cognates include James, Jacob, Jaime, and Jacobo. Diogo and Diego are sometimes grouped with Thiago, though many scholars treat them as separate lines. Diminutives include Thi, Ti, and Tigo. The name carries a brisk, contemporary sound while retaining deep saintly and biblical roots.

Thiago has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Thiago

Thiago Lacerda Actor · Born 1978 · Brazil Thiago Lacerda is a Brazilian actor best known for his work in television dramas and films. He has appeared in popular productions such as Terra Nostra, A Casa das Sete Mulheres, and O Cravo e a Rosa. Thiago Fragoso Actor · Born 1981 · Brazil Thiago Fragoso is a Brazilian actor best known for his role in the popular telenovela 'O Profeta'. He has also starred in 'Amor à Vida' and 'O Outro Lado do Paraíso', showcasing his versatility and talent in the Brazilian television industry.

Celebrity babies named Thiago

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Thiago Coimbra Arthur Antunes Coimbra association footballer ★★★★★
Thiago Lugano Diego Lugano association footballer ★★★★★

Thiago – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
SV 0 #11 1 283
BR 0 #23 1,043 5,969
BR Boys 0 #25 23,071 12,213
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
United States Boys 2024 #54 5,289 7,044
JP 0 #55 23 4,057
LU 0 #65 2 2,830
AO 0 #75 3 2,729
AR Boys 0 #85 2,682 7,628
Switzerland Boys 2024 #87 51 1,769
France Boys 2021 #101 564 2,865
EC 0 #104 12 2,502
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
UY Boys 0 #121 1,035 5,922
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
JP Boys 0 #125 198 7,909
Belgium Boys 2024 #128 61 401
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
MU 0 #134 4 3,613
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
PT Boys 0 #137 434 7,951
BW Boys 0 #152 3 4,685
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
Sweden Boys 2022 #168 15 1,509
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
MT Boys 0 #176 4 4,064
UY 0 #177 6 2,477
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AR 0 #187 7 2,915
EC Boys 0 #187 53 3,322
Canada Boys 2024 #205 104 2,588
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
LU Boys 0 #212 9 4,970
AO Boys 0 #213 30 5,568
PT 0 #215 32 4,161
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
BO Boys 0 #228 730 9,244
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
PE Boys 0 #231 2,139 14,506
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
BO 0 #238 149 6,868
GH 0 #245 4 5,396
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
EC Girls 0 #257 2 3,650
HR Boys 0 #257 3 3,997
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
JM Boys 0 #290 4 6,876
PE 0 #291 20 6,350
CO Boys 0 #293 1,585 15,656
GT 0 #297 18 5,948
CZ Boys 0 #300 6 6,530
MU Boys 0 #300 58 8,477
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
GH Boys 0 #325 21 8,138
CN Boys 0 #327 5 9,639
DK Boys 0 #329 4 7,401
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
PL Boys 0 #336 5 6,459
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
PA Boys 0 #364 119 9,305
GT Boys 0 #366 109 7,625
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
CL 0 #428 7 6,867
Spain 0 #441 12 2,326
MX 0 #441 5 8,339
CL Boys 0 #446 241 13,390
CR Boys 0 #448 40 10,188
CO 0 #451 30 7,768
SD Boys 0 #458 9 10,523
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
UY Girls 0 #479 32 6,731
PA Girls 0 #512 7 9,861
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
CM Boys 0 #531 20 12,054
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
AR Girls 0 #546 54 8,289
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
IR Boys 0 #561 5 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
BO Girls 0 #597 15 9,488
BD Boys 0 #599 7 10,045
IL Boys 0 #618 8 10,983
IQ Boys 0 #651 17 13,071
Finland Boys 2026 #657 26 3,552
Spain Boys 0 #674 267 5,610
IT 0 #684 31 4,183
SG Boys 0 #686 12 17,960
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
MX Boys 0 #721 267 16,355
QA Boys 0 #737 7 18,093
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
BR Girls 0 #768 175 12,708
KW Boys 0 #800 7 18,755
TN 0 #814 16 13,765
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
OM Boys 0 #860 22 17,948
PE Girls 0 #863 81 14,861
EG Boys 0 #871 16 15,035
NL Boys 0 #880 72 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #894 59 5,697
United States Girls 2024 #911 6 8,487
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
NG Boys 0 #919 33 16,906
IT Boys 0 #974 517 10,046
CO Girls 0 #999 80 16,140
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,037 3 16,750
MA 0 #1,060 69 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,071 22 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,096 16 25,439
DZ 0 #1,105 72 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,141 38 25,619
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,261 7 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,437 10 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,582 33 28,008

Thiago is popular in 77 countries — most recent births per country:

Switzerland
France
United States
Canada
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Thiago

Thiago is predominantly a boy's name.
Thiago is a 3 syllable name, pronounced TEE-AH-go; IPA: /tiˈaɡu/ (Portuguese) or /tʃiˈaɡu/ (Brazilian Portuguese, often heard as 'chee-AH-go').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Tiago, Thyago and Thiego.
Across languages, Thiago has these equivalents: James (English), Jacob (English/Hebrew), Santiago (Spanish), Diego (Spanish, historically related), Iago (Spanish/Welsh).
Yes, very popular — Thiago ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Thiago ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Thiago's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #103 in 2014 to #87 in 2024 in Switzerland.
Yes — 2 notable people named Thiago are in our database, including Thiago Lacerda (Actor), Thiago Fragoso (Actor).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Thiago for their child, including Arthur Antunes Coimbra.