Boy name
Neco name meaning
“an affectionate short form of male names”
Neco is an affectionate short form of male names, particularly Turkish names beginning with Nec, such as Necati. It is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Its clearest connection is therefore with Necati, and its meaning depends on the fuller name from which it developed.
What does Neco mean?
An affectionate short form of male names
In Turkish: bazı erkek adlarının samimi kısa biçimi
Neco belongs to the familiar forms that can develop when a formal name is shortened in everyday speech. It therefore does not always represent the same full name or meaning. When it stands for Necati, its connection with deliverance belongs to the underlying name.
Origin of the name Neco
In Turkish, Neco is used as an affectionate shortening of names beginning with Nec-, particularly Necati. Its derivation depends on the full name rather than on an independent lexical meaning.
How to pronounce Neco
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ned͡ʒo/ |
Is Neco a boy’s name?
Yes, Neco is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Neco does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Neco
Famous people named Neco
- Neco · b. 1948
FAQ about the name Neco
What is the meaning of Neco?
Neco means “an affectionate short form of male names”. In Turkish, Neco is used as an affectionate shortening of names beginning with Nec-, particularly Necati. Its derivation depends on the full name rather than on an independent lexical meaning.
Is Neco a boy’s name?
Yes, Neco is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Neco in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Neco nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Neco?
Neco is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Neco have?
Neco has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Neco?
Neco does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Neco?
Notable people named Neco include Neco.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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