Name meaning & originTiago
/chee-AH-goo/
Tiago is a Portuguese boy's name pronounced /chee-AH-goo/. A dynamic name that is the Portuguese form of James, meaning supplanter.
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Meaning of Tiago
A dynamic name that is the Portuguese form of James, meaning supplanter.
Tiago is a contracted form of Santiago, which originated from the Latin phrase 'Sancti Iacobi' meaning Saint James. The name ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, which translates to 'supplanter' or 'one who follows.'
- Origin
- Portuguese
- Pronunciation
- /chee-AH-goo/
Cultural background
It is one of the most popular masculine names in Portugal and Brazil, frequently used both as a standalone name and in double-barrelled combinations.
Variations & nicknames
- Thiago
- Tyago
- Santiago
- Titi
- Diego
- Iago
Famous people named Tiago
Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.
Tiago Monteiro
Professional racing driver who competed in Formula One.
Sport · 2000s-present
Tiago Mendes
Former professional footballer and Portuguese international midfielder.
Sport · 1999-2017
Thiago Alcântara
Highly decorated professional midfielder who played for Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool.
Sport · 2009-present
Tiago Iorc
Grammy-winning Brazilian singer-songwriter and recording artist.
Music · 2008-present
Tiago Splitter
First Brazilian player to win an NBA championship.
Sport · 2000-2017
Frequently asked about Tiago
- What does Tiago mean?
- Tiago means 'supplanter' and is the Portuguese equivalent of the name James.
- How do you pronounce Tiago?
- It is typically pronounced tee-AH-go.
- Is Tiago a boy or girl name?
- Tiago is a masculine name used exclusively for boys.
- What is the difference between Tiago and Thiago?
- They are the same name; Thiago is an older spelling variant that remains very common in Brazil.
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