Iago: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ee-ahg-oh
Origin: Mexico
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Region Origin: Andean States, Southern Europe, Central America
Meaning: Supplanter

The name Iago is of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name Jacobus, meaning supplanter. It has been associated with the character Iago from William Shakespeare's play "Othello". Iago's usage has remained consistently low over time, with no significant shifts in popularity. The name's importance lies in its rich historical context and its role in literature.

Iago Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Iago is currently #24900 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Iago is currently #10636 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Iago is currently #12167 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Iago is currently #5240 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Iago is currently #12562 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Iago is currently #5415 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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