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Eko

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-koh /ˈɛ.ko/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Javanese/Sanskrit Eko ('the first; one', from eka) and the Yoruba Eko (the indigenous name of Lagos); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The first; one; a place-name: Eko is Javanese/Yoruba. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'EH-koh'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowJavanese, Yoruba
MeaningVariously from the Javanese/Sanskrit Eko ('the first; one', from eka) and the Yoruba Eko (the indigenous name of Lagos); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10152 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120082024

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

Eko comes variously from the Javanese/Sanskrit Eko ('the first; one', from eka) and the Yoruba Eko (the indigenous name of Lagos; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'EH-koh').

In the U.S. it appears in Indonesian and Nigerian families. Rare, the-first at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Eko is variously 'the first; one' in Javanese (from eka) and the Yoruba name of Lagos — a crisp, distinctive name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EH-koh').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Eko — Javanese/Yoruba; routes layered

Variations

EkowEchoEco

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eko mean?

Eko is variously 'the first; one' (Javanese, from eka) and the Yoruba name of Lagos. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Eko?

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

Is Eko a boy or girl name?

Eko is a boy's name.

How popular is Eko?

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

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