Brazilian Portuguese form of Santiago or Diego, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'akov (Jacob) meaning 'supplanter' or 'may God protect'; extremely popular in modern Brazil.
Nicknames
thi
Vibe
strong
How it ages.
Fresh and modern in Brazil; ages well with its clean sound and strong current usage.
The cultural moment.
Top 10 in Brazil since the 2000s; one of the dominant masculine names in Brazilian naming today. Currently ranks #27 in Spain and #55 in the US.