Erko is a predominantly Estonian masculine given name. It is a cognate of the given name Eric. Other Estonian variants include Erik, Eeri, Eerik, Eero, Ergi, Ergo, Erich, Erik, Erki, and Erkki.
Gender | Male |
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Language(s) | Estonian |
Name day | 18 May[1] |
Origin | |
Region of origin | Estonia |
Other names | |
Related names | Erik, Eeri, Eerik, Eero, Ergi, Ergo, Erich, Erik, Erki, Erkki |
As of 1 January 2023, 359 men in Estonian bear the first name Erko, making it the 345th most popular male name in the country.[2]
People named Erko include:
- Erko Aabrams (born 1985), jet skier
- Erko Laurimaa (born 1987), rock guitarist (Smilers)
- Erko Saviauk (born 1977), footballer and manager
- Erko Jonne Tõugjas (born 2003), footballer
References
edit- ^ "Estonian Name Days". Behind the Name. 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ "Erko". Eesti nimide statistika (in Estonian). 1 January 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2023.