Saint James; the supplanter
Thyago is a rare Portuguese variant of Tiago, which is a contraction of Santo Iago (Saint James). It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel'.
About 10 boys were named Thyago in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional soccer player for Liverpool and Spain
Brazilian professional soccer player
