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Maico

♂ Boy

Pronounced MY-koh /ˈmaɪ.ko/Medium

Meaning: A short form/spelling of Michael (via the German Maik) — from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'; also a Japanese given name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Who is like God?: Maico forms Michael. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MY-koh').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA short form/spelling of Michael (via the German Maik) — from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'; also a Japanese given name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9508 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 155

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219902024

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

Maico is a short form/spelling of Michael (via the German Maik) — from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'; also a Japanese given name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'MY-koh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and European families. Rare, who-is-like-God at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Michael is Hebrew for 'who is like God?' — Maico is a short form/spelling (via the German Maik), crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MY-koh').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Maico — form of Michael; routes layered

Variations

MaikMaikoMike

Nicknames

Mai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maico mean?

Maico forms Michael (via Maik) — Hebrew 'who is like God?'; also a Japanese given name. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Maico?

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

Is Maico a boy or girl name?

Maico is a boy's name.

How popular is Maico?

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

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