Eko

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Pronounced EH-koh /ˈɛ.koʊ/Medium

Meaning: Eko is the indigenous Yoruba name of Lagos, Nigeria; to English ears it also reads as 'echo,' and it was borne by a character in the series Lost. Noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, resonant name: Eko is the Yoruba name of Lagos; also reads as 'echo' (said 'EH-koh'). Crisp and storied.

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Origin LowYoruba

MeaningEko is the indigenous Yoruba name of Lagos, Nigeria; to English ears it also reads as 'echo,' and it was borne by a character in the series Lost. Noted honestly.

U.S. rank (2021)#15910

2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Eko is the Yoruba name of Lagos, Nigeria; it also reads as 'echo' in English and appeared as a name in the series Lost. It reads short and resonant — rare in the U.S. (said 'EH-koh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, short, and resonant.

Did you know? Eko is the indigenous Yoruba name of Lagos, Nigeria; to English ears it also reads as 'echo,' and it named a character in Lost — a crisp, storied pick, noted honestly (said 'EH-koh').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Eko — Yoruba name of Lagos; 'echo'; Lost character

Variations

EchoEkohEcko

Nicknames

EkiKoko

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eko mean?

Eko is the indigenous Yoruba name of Lagos, Nigeria; it also reads as 'echo.'

How do you pronounce Eko?

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

Is Eko a boy or girl name?

Eko is used here as a girl's name; note it also reads unisex.

How popular is Eko?

Eko is a rare name in the U.S.