Diogo is a male given name of Portuguese origin, derived from the ancient Germanic name Theodoric, which consists of two elements: 'thiu' meaning 'people' and 'ric' meaning 'power'. The name has been popular in Portugal for centuries and was brought to Brazil by Portuguese colonizers. It is pronounced as /diˈoɡu/ and its short form or nickname is often Dió. Notable individuals with this name include Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota and Brazilian footballer Diogo Silva, among others.
"The name Diogo experienced a significant spike in popularity between 2002 and 2004, with an average of over 50 births per year during this period. However, it has since declined, averaging around 10 births per year from 2006 onwards. Despite the fluctuations, there have been a total of 433 births named Diogo between 2001 and 2023."