What origin is the name Eskil?

Eskil comes from scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Eskil a popular name?

Eskil is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Eskil?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Eskil — for example Mia, Elsa, Freya. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

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Q: Is Eskil a rare name?

Yes. Eskil does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Eskil

Eskil

Boy

scandinavian

2 syllables

Eskil is a scandinavian boy's name meaning "A Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements meaning a divine vessel or the cauldron of the gods.".

Eskil is a boy name of scandinavian origin meaning "A Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements meaning a divine vessel or the cauldron of the gods.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements meaning a divine vessel or the cauldron of the gods.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Eskil

Very rare in US records

What does Eskil mean?

Eskil is a boy name of scandinavian origin meaning "A Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements meaning a divine vessel or the cauldron of the gods.".