Ekko Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

About Ekko

A name with a modern vibe and plenty of energy, as an English name, Ekko may well be a twist on the Greek Echo, both a word referring to a repeated, reverberating sound, and to a mythological nymph, cursed by the goddess Hera to only repeat the last words spoken to her. Given to 15 babies in the US in a recent year, it may appeal to fans of Hero, Juno, and Indigo.

Ekko for girls#9627 US

This form also coincides with the Danish and Norwegian word for "echo", making it feel less like a 'creative' spelling and more like name with cross-cultural appeal.

If you like the idea of Ekko but find it a little too out there, you could consider it as a nickname to Erika.

Ekko for boys#6910 US

A modern and edgy choice, Ekko may appeal to fans of Indigo, Arlo, and Arrow. Used as both an alternative spelling to Echo and as the Norwegian and Danish form of the word, it was given to 15 babies in the US in a recent year.

As a word, it refers to a reverberating and repeated sound, though it may also be used to describe an ideal, a feeling, or a person that closely parallels something or someone else. This could make it a fun choice for a baby who closely resembles on of their parents.

From its mythological roots, Echo was the name of a nymph, cursed to only repeat the last words spoken to her.

Used for a character in the show, Arcane: League of Legends, Ekko could additionally work as a nickname for Erik, Enriko, Eneko, or Emrick.

Pronounced EK-oh.

As of October 2026, Ekko ranked #9627 in US births in 2025 SSA.