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Mikko

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEE-koh /ˈmi.koʊ/High

Meaning: Finnish form of Michael, Hebrew for 'who is like God?'High

In 30 seconds: Michael by way of the sauna: Mikko is Finland's everyday form of the archangel's question — 'who is like God?'. Hockey rinks know it well.
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Origin HighFinnish, Hebrew
MeaningFinnish form of Michael, Hebrew for 'who is like God?'
U.S. rank (2024)#3305 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births36 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 798

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119742024

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

Mikko is the Finnish vernacular form of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — as natural in Helsinki as Mike in Milwaukee. Finland's national epic-era folklore and modern NHL stardom (Koivu, Rantanen) bracket its range.

In the U.S. the name is rare, carried by Finnish-American families and hockey-loving admirers. The double-k gives the gentle classic a snowmobile kick.

Did you know? Finland fields Mikkos by the line change — NHL fans have cheered Mikko Koivu and Mikko Rantanen, making the name a small Finnish export industry on ice.
Overall data confidence 92%
Behind the Name — Mikko — Finnish form

Variations

MikaelMikoMika

Nicknames

Mik

Famous Bearers

  • ★Mikko Rantanen (1996–present)
    Finnish NHL forward and Stanley Cup champion with Colorado.

If you like Mikko…

Mika— the softer Finnish brother form
Mikael— the formal Scandinavian Michael
Miko— shares Mikko's Hebrew roots
Mycah— shares Mikko's Hebrew roots
Mahlon— a fellow Hebrew choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mikko mean?

Mikko is the Finnish form of Michael, Hebrew for 'who is like God?'.

How do you pronounce Mikko?

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

Is Mikko a boy or girl name?

Mikko is a boy's name.

How popular is Mikko?

Mikko is rare in the U.S. and a staple in Finland.

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