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Enno

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Enno

Pronounced EN-oh /ˈɛn.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: An established Frisian and North German name, a short form of older names containing the element agin/egino ('sword; edge; fear-inspiring'). Old and crisp.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Frisian name: Enno is an old short form tied to 'sword; edge' (said 'EN-oh'). Short and rooted.
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Origin MediumFrisian, German
MeaningAn established Frisian and North German name, a short form of older names containing the element agin/egino ('sword; edge; fear-inspiring'). Old and crisp.
U.S. rank (2023)#12784 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 28

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191719172023

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

Enno is a Frisian short name from the old element agin ('sword; edge'). It reads crisp and traditional in the Low Countries and North Germany — rare in the U.S. (said 'EN-oh').

It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Frisia and North Germany. Rare, crisp, and old-rooted.

Did you know? Enno is a genuine Frisian and North German name — a short form of older names built on the element 'sword; edge' — brief, sturdy, and old-rooted (said 'EN-oh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Enno — Frisian/North German name; element 'sword; edge'

Variations

EnoEnneEnno

Nicknames

EnnEno

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Enno mean?

Enno is a Frisian and North German name, a short form of older names built on the element 'sword; edge.'

How do you pronounce Enno?

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

Is Enno a boy or girl name?

Enno is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Enno?

Enno is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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