Eneko

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-NEH-koh /ɛˈnɛ.koʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Basque Eneko, 'my little one' — the medieval Basque name that became Latinized as Ignatius (Ignacio)Low

In 30 seconds: My little one: Eneko is Basque. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'eh-NEH-koh').

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Origin LowBasque

MeaningFrom Basque Eneko, 'my little one' — the medieval Basque name that became Latinized as Ignatius (Ignacio)

U.S. rank (2025)#8450 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 52

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

Eneko comes from Basque Eneko, 'my little one' — the medieval Basque name that became Latinized as Ignatius (Ignacio; St. Ignatius of Loyola was baptized Inigo, from Eneko). A crisp, classic name (said 'eh-NEH-koh').

In the U.S. it appears in Basque families. Rare, my-little-one at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Eneko means 'my little one' in Basque — the medieval name that was Latinized as Ignatius (Ignacio), borne by St. Ignatius of Loyola — crisp and classic (said 'eh-NEH-koh').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Eneko — Basque etymology

Variations

InigoInakiIgnacio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eneko mean?

Eneko is Basque for 'my little one' — the name Latinized as Ignatius (Ignacio).

How do you pronounce Eneko?

It's said eh-NEH-koh /ɛˈnɛ.koʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eneko a boy or girl name?

Eneko is a boy's name.

How popular is Eneko?

Eneko is a rare name in the U.S.