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Esko

♂ Boy

Pronounced ESS-koh /ˈɛs.koʊ/Medium

Meaning: Esko is a Finnish name, a short form of Esaias — the older form of Isaiah ('the Lord is salvation'). A crisp, established Finnish given name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A trim Finnish name: Esko comes from Esaias/Isaiah, 'the Lord is salvation' (said 'ESS-koh'). Crisp and Nordic.
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Origin MediumFinnish
MeaningEsko is a Finnish name, a short form of Esaias — the older form of Isaiah ('the Lord is salvation'). A crisp, established Finnish given name.
U.S. rank (2025)#12597 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 56

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219172025

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

Esko is an established Finnish given name, a short form of Esaias (Isaiah, 'the Lord is salvation'). It has long been in steady use in Finland — a crisp, two-beat Nordic pick (said 'ESS-koh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, mostly in Finnish-heritage families. Rare, Nordic, and trim.

Did you know? Esko is a Finnish short form of Esaias — the old form of Isaiah ('the Lord is salvation') — a compact, sturdy Nordic name (said 'ESS-koh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Esko — Finnish short form of Esaias/Isaiah

Variations

EsaiasEskkoIsko

Nicknames

EsEki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Esko mean?

Esko is a Finnish short form of Esaias (Isaiah), meaning 'the Lord is salvation.'

How do you pronounce Esko?

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

Is Esko a boy or girl name?

Esko is a boy's name in Finland and here.

How popular is Esko?

Esko is rare in the U.S. and traditional in Finland.

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