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Ekow

Boy name · African

Meaningborn on Thursday · Fante

Ekow is an African boy name meaning “born on Thursday”, with Fante roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

Did you know?

  • Word funEvery letter in Ekow is in alphabetical order: E-K-O-W. That's rarer than you'd think.
  • GenerationEkow peaked in 2006, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Ekow you'd meet today is about 19 years old.
  • HistoryEkow first shows up in US birth records in 2006, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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hello, little Ekow

US births per million boys, 2006–2025

01.5320062006
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Ekow

Ekow is a boy name of African origin meaning “born on Thursday”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:African names

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Questions about the name Ekow

What does the name Ekow mean?

Ekow means “born on Thursday” and comes from Fante. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Yaw (“born on thursday”), Hamisi (“born on Thursday”), Kwaw (“born on Thursday”) and Yawo (“born on Thursday”).

What is the origin of the name Ekow?

Ekow is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Fante. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).

Is Ekow a boy or girl name?

Ekow is a boy name.

How popular is the name Ekow?

Ekow is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2006. It peaked at #12,055 in 2006, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Ekow?

If you like Ekow, you might also like Yaw, Hamisi, Kwaw and Yawo.

What should I know before naming my baby Ekow?

Ekow is an African boy name meaning “born on Thursday”, with Fante roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.