The baby name Veikko is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈʋeikːo/ — respelling: VAY-koh.
Veikko is Finnish in Origin.
The baby name Veikko is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈʋeikːo/ — respelling: VAY-koh.
Veikko is Finnish in Origin.
Veikko is a Finnish masculine given name derived from the common noun veikko, a dialectal and affectionate form of veli “brother,” formed with the diminutive/affectionate suffix -kko. It conveys senses of “little brother,” “dear brother,” or more colloquially “mate; fellow,” giving the name a warm, companionable tone.
As a given name it gained currency in Finland in the early 20th century, amid a broader turn toward native Finnic names, and peaked between the 1920s and 1950s. Domestic short forms include Veikka; an orthographic and regional variant is Veiko in Estonian, while the related Finnish name Veli shares the root but is distinct. Notable bearers include Olympic champion skier Veikko Hakulinen and film director Veikko Aaltonen, which helped keep the name familiar even as its popularity has moderated. Meaning-focused parents may appreciate its understated message of loyalty and brotherhood.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #57 | 12,596 | 3,552 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #103 | 1,003 | 2,041 |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #115 | 11 | 2,087 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #204 | 32 | 6,830 |
| Finland | 0 | #233 | 76 | 830 | |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #920 | 33 | 5,697 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
Veikko is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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