Hiko
Fact sheet
- Name
- Hiko
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Hiko is a Japanese boy's name (彦), whose literal translation from Japanese is 'young man' or 'the prince'.
What does the name Hiko mean?
The name Hiko (彦) stands for 'young man' or 'the prince' in Japanese.
Where does the name Hiko come from?
The male first name Hiko has Japanese roots and means 'young man' or 'the prince'. The name consists of the Japanese word hiko (彦), which carries the mentioned meanings and is used in the Japanese writing system Kanji.
How do you pronounce Hiko?
Hiko is pronounced like 'Hiko', with the 'i' elongated.
Popularity
In Germany, Hiko is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. Its best position was in Italy in 2001, where it ranked 1,524th in the name charts. From 1999 to 2024, Hiko was given less than ten times in Italy, which earned it the 5,981st place. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. The global popularity of Hiko is reflected in its rankings in various countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Hikari
Frequently asked questions about the name Hiko
What does the name Hiko mean?
The name Hiko means 'young man' or 'the prince' in Japanese.
Where does the name Hiko come from?
Hiko has Japanese roots and is used in the writing system Kanji.
How popular is the name Hiko?
The name Hiko is relatively well-known in Japan, but less common outside the country.