Ekko

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Pronounced EK-oh /ˈɛk.oʊ/High

Meaning: Ekko is a modern respelling of Echo. In Greek myth Echo was a mountain nymph who, punished by Hera, could only repeat the last words spoken to her; the English word 'echo' comes from her name. The K spelling is stylistic, not a separate root.Medium

In 30 seconds: A sharp respelling of Echo — the Greek nymph whose voice became the word we still use (said 'EK-oh').

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Origin MediumGreek, English

MeaningEkko is a modern respelling of Echo. In Greek myth Echo was a mountain nymph who, punished by Hera, could only repeat the last words spoken to her; the English word 'echo' comes from her name. The K spelling is stylistic, not a separate root.

U.S. rank (2024)#15900 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 57

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

Ekko respells Echo, the name of a mountain nymph in Greek myth. In the best-known telling, Hera punished her for chattering by leaving her able only to repeat the last words she heard; she pined for Narcissus until nothing was left but a voice. The English word echo descends directly from her. The double-K spelling is a modern stylistic turn, not a different root (said 'EK-oh').

It is very rare in the U.S., far behind the Echo spelling. Mythic, sharp-edged, and modern.

Did you know? In Greek myth, Echo was a nymph who lost her own voice and could only repeat what others said — and the English word 'echo' still carries her name. Ekko is a modern respelling of it (said 'EK-oh').

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References — Ekko — respelling of Echo; Greek nymph, source of the English word

Variations

EchoEkoEkkoh

Nicknames

EkKiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ekko mean?

Ekko respells Echo — in Greek myth, a mountain nymph left able only to repeat the words of others. The English word 'echo' comes from her name.

How do you pronounce Ekko?

It's said EK-oh /ˈɛk.oʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ekko a boy or girl name?

Ekko is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ekko?

Ekko is very rare in the U.S., far behind the standard Echo spelling.