Meaning & Origin
a male given name, equivalent to English James
Tiago is a boy's baby name of Portuguese origin, the Portuguese and Galician form of James (via Santiago, 'Saint James'), from Hebrew Ya'akov, meaning 'supplanter.'
In Portugal and Brazil, Tiago is among the most popular boys' names — it carries the apostle James's pilgrimage legacy and the spirit of the Camino de Santiago. In the U.S., it's gaining traction in Latino communities as an alternative to Diego that feels more distinctly Portuguese. Short, strong, and internationally distinctive.