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Mingo

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Mingo

Pronounced MING-goh /ˈmɪŋ.ɡoʊ/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Domingo (Spanish, 'Sunday; of the Lord'); separately Mingo is the name of a historical Native American group. Routes here vary, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A brisk short name: Mingo clips Domingo ('of the Lord') and echoes a Native American people-name (said 'MING-goh'). Routes vary.
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Origin LowSpanish, American
MeaningA short form of Domingo (Spanish, 'Sunday; of the Lord'); separately Mingo is the name of a historical Native American group. Routes here vary, which we note.
U.S. rank (2008)#13929 ↘ Falling
2008 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 265
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192019152008

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

Mingo serves as a short form of Domingo (Spanish, 'of the Lord') and separately names a Native American people. Its routes vary, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'MING-goh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, brisk, and layered.

Did you know? Mingo shortens Domingo ('Sunday; of the Lord') and also names a historical Native American group — a punchy two-beat name whose routes vary, which we note (said 'MING-goh').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Mingo — Domingo short form / people-name; routes vary

Variations

DomingoMingohMingus

Nicknames

MingGo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mingo mean?

Mingo is a short form of Domingo ('Sunday; of the Lord'); it also names a Native American group. Routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Mingo?

It's said MING-goh /ˈmɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mingo a boy or girl name?

Mingo is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Mingo?

Mingo is rare in the U.S.

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