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By Linda Rosenkrantz · Jul 2026

Mongo

OriginYoruba
Meaning"famous"
GenderBoy
NB Rank#3764

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Famous Mongos

  • Mongo Santamaria

    Cuban,American jazz percussionist

Mongo in pop culture

  • Mongo

    giant gingerbread man in the movie "Shrek 2"

  • Mongo

    character in the movie "Blazing Saddles"

Mongo on more lists

Yoruba Names for Boys
5 Letter Boy Names
Names Ending in O for Boys
Names That Mean Famous
Two Syllable Names for Boys

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