The nameMikko
Mikko is the Finnish form of Michael.
- Boy's name
- Finnish
- Feast day
Meaning
Mikko comes from Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, "who is like God?".
Origin
Finnish, from Hebrew.
History
Mikko is a long standing classic in Finland. In the United States it reached its best rank, 2517th, in 2021.
Popularity of the name Mikko
Mikko in the United States
Mikko was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 331 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Mikko. Its rise began around 1984, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Mikko in the United States 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 rising: 44 births a year on average, against 38 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Mikko
Names from the same generation as Mikko, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mikko mean?
Mikko comes from Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, "who is like God?".
What is the origin of the name Mikko?
Finnish, from Hebrew.
Is Mikko a girl's or a boy's name?
Mikko is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Mikko?
In 2024, Mikko was the 3279th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 36 births.
What are the variants of the name Mikko?
Variants and related names of Mikko include Michael, Michiel and Mikel.
What are good sibling names for Mikko?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Maila, Delphine, Lilya and Lya for a sister, Ishaq, Artem, Rainier and Lander for a brother.