The nameEneko
Eneko is a boy's name of Basque origin, that of the first king of Pamplona. It has been well liked in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Basque
Meaning
The meaning of Eneko is debated. It is the source of the Spanish Íñigo.
Origin
Basque. Eneko Arista was the first king of Pamplona in the 9th century.
History
The name has spread in the Basque Country and then across France since the 2000s.
Popularity of the name Eneko
Eneko in France
Eneko was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 525 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Eneko. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Eneko in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 50 births a year on average, against 59 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eneko mean?
The meaning of Eneko is debated. It is the source of the Spanish Íñigo.
What is the origin of the name Eneko?
Basque. Eneko Arista was the first king of Pamplona in the 9th century.
Is Eneko a girl's or a boy's name?
Eneko is a boy's name.