Esko

Esko is a male first name that is known in Finland as a variant of the name Askjell. This, in turn, has its roots in the Old Norse Ásketill (Áskæll). The meaning of the name can be translated as 'the helmet of the gods,' 'protected by gods,' or 'God's kettle.'

What does the name Esko mean?

The name Esko, a Finnish variant of Askjell, originates from the Old Norse Ásketill (Áskæll). It is interpreted as 'the helmet of the gods,' 'protected by gods,' or 'God's kettle.' In Scandinavian culture, a sacrificial kettle was used to catch the blood of sacrificed animals during religious rituals. The origins of the name are found in Old Norse and consist of the elements áss, meaning 'the Ase,' 'the god,' or 'the deity,' and ketill or kætill, meaning 'the kettle' or 'the helmet.' The name became famous through Saint Eskil of Lund, an English monk from the 12th century who was later appointed Archbishop of Lund. Other variants of the name include Askell, Askil, Askild, Eskild, Eskil, Eskel, Taskill, and Tasgall.

Where does the name Esko come from?

The origin of the name Esko is Old Norse and means 'helmet of the gods.' It is composed of the words áss, meaning 'the Ase,' 'the god,' or 'the deity,' and ketill or kætill, meaning 'the kettle' or 'the helmet.' It is a male first name that is primarily used in the Finnish language.

How do you pronounce Esko?

Es-ko

When is the name day of Esko?

The name day for Esko is celebrated on June 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Esko is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2012, reaching rank 3,479. Over the last ten years, Esko has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 4,991st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,542nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Eskimo

Famous people

• Esko Hjelt (Finnish wrestler)
• Esko Horn (President of the Labor Court of Hamburg)
• Esko Järvinen (Finnish skier)
• Esko Kovero (Finnish actor)
• Esko Luostarinen (Finnish ice hockey player)
• Esko Malm (football manager from Finland)
• Esko Marttinen (Finnish biathlete)
• Esko Mömmö (Finnish ski jumper)
• Esko Niemi (Finnish ice hockey player)
• Esko Rautionaho (Finnish ski jumper)
• Esko Rechardt (Finnish sailor)
• Esko Rekomaa (Finnish ice hockey player)
• Esko Richard Sorsa (rock musician from Germany)
• Esko Saira (Finnish biathlete)
• Esko Salminen (actor from Finland)
• Esko Tapani Aho (Finnish politician)
• Esko Tie (ice hockey player from the USA)
• Esko Töyri (film director from Finland)
• Esko Valtaoja (Finnish astronomer)