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The baby name Mikko is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Finnish: /ˈmikːo/; English approximation: MEE-koh.

Mikko is Finnish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Finnish
Pronunciation: Finnish: /ˈmikːo/; English approximation: MEE-koh

What is the meaning of the name Mikko ?

The baby name Mikko is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Finnish: /ˈmikːo/; English approximation: MEE-koh.

Mikko is Finnish in Origin.

Mikko is a Finnish given name, the everyday diminutive of Mikael, the local form of Michael, from Hebrew Mikha’el meaning “Who is like God?” - a rhetorical declaration of God’s unmatched status. In Finland, Mikko long appeared in speech and parish usage as a familiar for Mikael before stabilizing as an independent given name during the 19th-century rise of vernacular naming, then peaking in the late 20th century. It is strongly associated with Finnish identity and is recognizable internationally through notable Finns in sport and arts.

Variants and related forms include Finnish Mikael, Mika, Miika, Mikke, and the feminine Mikaela; Scandinavian cognates Mikkel (Danish/Norwegian) and Mikael (Swedish); and Estonian Mihkel with the nickname Mikk. Modern short spellings like Miko occur abroad, though Japanese Miko is an unrelated word-name. Mikko remains friendly, brisk, and compact while retaining the venerable Michael tradition.

Mikko has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Mikko

Mikko Leppilampi Musician · Born 1978 · Finland Mikko Leppilampi is a Finnish musician and actor, best known for hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in 2007. He has also appeared in popular Finnish films such as 'Frozen Land' and '8 Days to Premiere'. Born in 1978, Mikko has made a significant impact in both the music and film industries in Finland.

Mikko – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Finland Boys 0 #1 9,576 2,041
Finland Boys 2026 #3 37,266 3,552
Finland 0 #6 1,672 830
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
PH 0 #105 6 5,607
EE Boys 0 #116 10 2,087
Switzerland Boys 2024 #135 3 1,769
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
Sweden Boys 2022 #181 2 1,509
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NA Boys 0 #249 5 6,830
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
TW Boys 0 #253 4 7,111
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
Canada Boys 2024 #296 11 2,588
PH Boys 0 #298 86 11,440
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
HK Boys 0 #554 4 12,905
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
AE Girls 0 #595 3 20,968
HK Girls 0 #604 12 16,104
SG Girls 0 #628 5 18,916
SG Boys 0 #686 12 17,960
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
IT 0 #701 14 4,183
QA Boys 0 #739 5 18,093
KW Boys 0 #802 5 18,755
United States Boys 2024 #857 36 7,044
United States Girls 2022 #899 5 8,739
Spain Boys 0 #913 18 5,610
OM Boys 0 #913 6 17,948
EG Boys 0 #921 5 15,035
NL Boys 0 #933 19 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #935 18 5,697
MY Girls 0 #976 19 24,821
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,135 9 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,176 7 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,438 34 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,588 27 28,008

Mikko is popular in 42 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Switzerland
Canada
Sweden
AE

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People also ask about Mikko

Mikko is predominantly a boy's name.
Mikko is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Finnish: /ˈmikːo/; English approximation: MEE-koh.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Mika, Miko and Micko.
Across languages, Mikko has these equivalents: Michael (English), Miguel (Spanish), Michel (French), Mikhail (Russian), Mikkel (Danish/Norwegian), and 3 more.
Yes, very popular — Mikko ranked #3 in Finland in 2026, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Mikko ranks highest in Finland (#3 in 2026).
Mikko's popularity is declining. It moved from #854 in 2014 to #857 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Mikko are in our database, including Mikko Leppilampi (Musician).