Tiago
Meaning of Tiago
The name Tiago is a popular male given name of Portuguese origin, pronounced as tee-AH-goo. It is a diminutive form of Santiago, which means "Saint James" in Spanish and Portuguese. The name has strong cultural and historical associations, particularly within Iberian cultures. An alternate spelling of the name is Thiago, which is also widely used in Portuguese-speaking countries. In recent years, Tiago has gained popularity in the United States, with its highest occurrence recorded in 2023 when it ranked 1021 among newborn boys. The name's rise in popularity reflects a growing appreciation for its unique sound and cultural richness.
Pronunciation
Portuguese
- Pronunced as tee-AH-goo (/ti.ˈa.ɡu/)
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Notable People Named Tiago
| Tiago Cardoso Mendes, also known as Tiago, is a Portuguese football manager and former midfielder. |
| Tiago Splitter Beims is a Brazilian former basketball player and current coach, known for being the first Brazilian-born player to win an NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014. |
| Tiago Ilori - Tiago Abiola Delfim Almeida Ilori is a Portuguese footballer known for his role as a centre-back at Liga Portugal 2 club Belenenses. |
| Tiago Ferreira - Tiago Emanuel Canelas Almeida Ferreira is a Portuguese professional footballer known for playing as a central defender for Liga Portugal 2 club União de Leiria. |
| Tiago Silva - Tiago Rafael Maia da Silva is a Portuguese professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder at Vitória S.C. |
| Tiago Tomás - Tiago Barreiros de Melo Tomás is a Portuguese professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg. |
| Tiago Machado - Tiago José Pinto Machado is a retired Portuguese professional road racing cyclist known for his victories in national and international competitions during his career. |
| Tiago Fernandes - Tiago Manuel Matos Fernandes is a Portuguese football manager and former player known for his midfield skills. |
| Tiago Leifert - Tiago Rodrigues de Leifert is a well-known Brazilian journalist and television presenter. |
| Tiago Iorczeski is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and record producer who began playing the acoustic guitar at the age of 8, despite having no musical background in his family. |
| Tiago Caeiro - Tiago David Janeiro Caeiro is a Portuguese former professional footballer known for his career as a forward. |
| Tiago Esgaio - Tiago Alexandre Sousa Esgaio is a Portuguese professional footballer known for playing as a right-back for F.C. Arouca on loan from S.C. Braga. |
| Tiago Ferreira - Tiago Alexandre Baptista Ferreira, also known as Tiago, is a retired Portuguese professional footballer and the current goalkeeper coach of Sporting CP. |
| Tiago Pereira - Tiago César Moreira Pereira, also known as Tiago, is a retired Portuguese professional footballer who excelled as a defensive midfielder. |
| Tiago Pires, also known as "Saca," is a retired professional surfer from Portugal and the first male Portuguese surfer to qualify for the WSL Elite Tour. |
