Vasco

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Vasco Pronunciation

Vasco is pronounced VAS-koh /ˈvɑs.koʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the Spanish/Portuguese Vasco — 'a Basque; one from the Basque country' (from the Latin Vasco, 'a Basque')Medium

In 30 seconds: A Basque: Vasco is Spanish/Portuguese for 'a Basque'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'VAS-koh').

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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin

MeaningFrom the Spanish/Portuguese Vasco — 'a Basque; one from the Basque country' (from the Latin Vasco, 'a Basque')

U.S. rank (2024)#5855 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1916

Total births (all-time)≈ 508

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Vasco comes from the Spanish and Portuguese Vasco — 'a Basque; one from the Basque country' (from Latin Vasco, the source also of 'Gascon'). It is borne with fame by the explorer Vasco da Gama, the first European to reach India by sea. A crisp, classic Iberian name (said 'VAS-koh'; nickname Vas).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Portuguese families. Rare, a-Basque at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Vasco means 'a Basque; one from the Basque country' (Latin Vasco) — borne by the great explorer Vasco da Gama, first to sail from Europe to India — a crisp, classic Iberian name (said 'VAS-koh').

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Vasco — root etymology

Variations

VasquezVelasco

Nicknames

Vas

Themes & Styles

Latin Spanish Portuguese

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Vasco?

Vasco is pronounced VAS-koh (/ˈvɑs.koʊ/). Press play above to hear Vasco said aloud.

How do you say Vasco?

Vasco is said VAS-koh (/ˈvɑs.koʊ/). Press play above to hear Vasco said aloud.

What does the name Vasco mean?

Vasco is Spanish/Portuguese for 'a Basque; one from the Basque country'.

Is Vasco a boy or girl name?

Vasco is a boy's name.

How popular is Vasco?

Vasco is a rare name in the U.S.