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Eno

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-noh /ˈɛ.no/Medium

Meaning: From the Efik/Ibibio (Nigeria) Eno, 'a gift; a present'; also read as 'a masterpiece/beautiful work'; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A gift; a masterpiece: Eno is Efik/Ibibio. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'EH-noh'). Used for both sexes; routes layered.
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Origin LowEfik, Nigerian
MeaningFrom the Efik/Ibibio (Nigeria) Eno, 'a gift; a present'; also read as 'a masterpiece/beautiful work'; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10165 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 76

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319192024

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

Eno comes from the Efik/Ibibio (Nigeria) Eno, 'a gift; a present'; also read as 'a masterpiece/beautiful work'; used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; also an English surname, as in Brian Eno; said 'EH-noh').

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

Did you know? Eno means 'a gift; a present' in Efik/Ibibio (Nigeria) — also 'a masterpiece' — a crisp, warm name, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EH-noh').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Eno — Efik/Ibibio; unisex; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eno mean?

Eno is Efik/Ibibio (Nigeria) for 'a gift; a present'; also 'a masterpiece'; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Eno?

It's said EH-noh /ˈɛ.no/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eno a boy or girl name?

Eno is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Eno?

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

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