Eelco
Fact sheet
- Name
- Eelco
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Eelco is a male first name that is common in the Netherlands and is considered a variant of Elko. This name is a short form of various names that begin with the element 'Adal-', thus representing the male form of Elke (a short form of Adelheid).
What does the name Eelco mean?
The name Eelco means 'the noble' and is a Dutch derivative of Elko, which in turn is a short form for names that begin with 'Adal-'. The etymological roots of the name lie in the Old High German word adal, which encompasses terms like 'noble', 'distinguished', 'the nobility', 'of noble birth', 'noble lineage', and 'noble descent'.
Where does the name Eelco come from?
Eelco has its roots in Old High German and means 'the noble'.
How do you pronounce Eelco?
Eelco is pronounced approximately like 'Eel-ko'.
Popularity
In Germany, Eelco is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, Eelco has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 10,904th.
Famous people
- Eelco Gelling (Dutch guitarist)
- Eelco Horsten (Dutch football player)
- Eelco Jansen (Dutch baseball player)
- Eelco Sintnicolaas (athlete)
- Eelco Wassenaar (American hockey player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Eelco
What does the name Eelco mean?
The name Eelco means 'the noble' and is derived from the Dutch short form Elko, which begins with names containing the element 'Adal-'.
Where does the name Eelco come from?
Eelco has its roots in Old High German, particularly in the word 'adal', which encompasses terms like 'noble' and 'distinguished'. The name is primarily common in the Netherlands.
How popular is the name Eelco?
Eelco is a traditional name that enjoys some recognition in the Netherlands but is less common outside of Dutch-speaking regions.