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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Sound / repeated sound
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- EK-oh
Echo is a Greek name meaning "sound" or "repeated sound." It's a short, one-syllable-ending name with an easy-to-picture meaning, and it's rare enough that most people will meet few other Echos.
Meaning & Origin of Echo
Meaning: Sound / repeated sound.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Echo
EK-ohIPA /ˈɛkoʊ/
Popularity of Echo
Echo peaked in U.S. Social Security data at #845 in 1983, when 181 babies were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #1693, with 120 babies.
Names Like Echo
These names have followed a similar path to Echo in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Echo mean?
Sound / repeated sound. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Echo?
Echo is pronounced EK-oh (IPA: /ˈɛkoʊ/).
Is Echo a popular name right now?
Echo peaked at #845 in 1983 and is ranked #1693 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1888–2024.)
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