Yago

Yago is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “supplanter.” In 2024 it was given to 8 boys in the United States.

Yago at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“supplanter”

About the name Yago

Yago belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “supplanter” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Yago first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3987 in 2018, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 291 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Yago in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#3987 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Yago in 2024
8
Total since 1880
291

Yago in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#3385 in 2006
Babies named Yago in 2022
3
Total since 1996
36

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yago mean?

Yago means “supplanter” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Yago a boy or girl name?

Yago is a boy name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Yago?

Yago comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Yago?

Yago first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #3987 in 2018, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

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