What origin is the name Meko?

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

What are good brother names for Meko?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Meko — for example Kenji, Ren, Hiro. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Both spellings are used. Meko means "A name of Japanese origin often used as a shortened form of names like Fumiko or Yumiko, meaning child."; Meco is listed with the meaning "A name of Native American origin from the Choctaw word meaning king or chief.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Meko

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Meko

Meko

Unisex

Japanese

2 syllables

Meko is a Japanese unisex name meaning "A name of Japanese origin often used as a shortened form of names like Fumiko or Yumiko, meaning child".

Meko is a unisex name of Japanese origin meaning "A name of Japanese origin often used as a shortened form of names like Fumiko or Yumiko, meaning child". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Japanese
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Meko mean?

A name of Japanese origin often used as a shortened form of names like Fumiko or Yumiko, meaning child.

How popular is Meko?

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What does Meko mean?

Meko is a unisex name of Japanese origin meaning "A name of Japanese origin often used as a shortened form of names like Fumiko or Yumiko, meaning child.".

How popular is Meko?

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Brother names that go with Meko

Kenji Ren Hiro Kaito Sora Akira

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Meko.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Other spellings of Meko

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Meco — "A name of Native American origin from the Choctaw word meaning king or chief." (Unknown origin)

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Meko at a glance

Letters: 4
Syllables: 2
Starts with: M
Ends with: -ko
Vowels: 2 of 4 letters

Which names have a similar meaning to Meko?

Meko means "A name of Japanese origin often used as a shortened form of names like Fumiko or Yumiko, meaning child." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)