The nameVasco
Vasco is a Portuguese boy's name, that of the navigator Vasco da Gama.
- Boy's name
- Portuguese and Spanish
Meaning
From the Latin Vasco, "Basque".
Origin
Portuguese and Spanish.
History
Found in France since the mid 1920s, Vasco has been given discreetly and has grown since the 2000s, with a peak in the early 2020s.
Famous people named Vasco
- Vasco da Gama, Portuguese navigator
Popularity of the name Vasco
Vasco in France
Vasco was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 285 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Vasco. Its rise began around 1924, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Vasco in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 34 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vasco mean?
From the Latin Vasco, "Basque".
What is the origin of the name Vasco?
Portuguese and Spanish.
Is Vasco a girl's or a boy's name?
Vasco is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Vasco?
Vasco da Gama, Portuguese navigator.