Echo

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Pronounced EH-koh /ˈɛ.koʊ/High

Meaning: From Greek Echo, the mountain nymph whose voice was reduced to repeating others'; the word for reflected soundMedium

In 30 seconds: A voice that never fades: Echo is the Greek nymph cursed to repeat others' words — and the word for sound that returns. Mythic, poetic, and boldly used for sons as well as daughters.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningFrom Greek Echo, the mountain nymph whose voice was reduced to repeating others'; the word for reflected sound

U.S. rank (2025)#2809 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births45 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 410

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Echo comes from Greek myth — the mountain nymph Echo, robbed of her own speech and able only to repeat others, who pined for Narcissus until just her voice survived. The word for reflected sound carries her name. A bold mythological word-name; this page covers its boys' use.

It registers faintly as a recent coinage. Very rare, myth-rooted, and poetic.

Did you know? In the myth, Echo loved Narcissus but could only repeat his words; she faded until only her voice remained — which is why a returning sound is still called an echo.

Overall data confidence 80%

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Echo mean?

Echo is from Greek myth — the nymph Echo — and the word for reflected sound.

How do you pronounce Echo?

It's said EH-koh /ˈɛ.koʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Echo a boy or girl name?

Echo is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Echo?

Echo is a very rare name in the U.S.