Micco
Meaningchief · Muscogee
Micco is a Native American boy name meaning “chief”, with Muscogee 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 soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationMicco is having its moment right now. Most Miccos are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Micco would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 243,902 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryMicco first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
US births per million boys, 1999–2025
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About the name Micco
Micco is a boy name of Native American origin meaning “chief”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Native American names
More Native American boy names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Boy name: Mikah · who is like God
- Boy name: Shayan · worthy
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Takoda · friend to everyone
- Unisex name: Mika · often beautiful fragrance
- Unisex name: Lakota · allies, friends
Questions about the name Micco
What does the name Micco mean?
Micco means “chief” and comes from Muscogee. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Mael (“prince, chief”), Archimedes (“chief thinker”), Tierney (“lord, chief”) and Kealii (“the chief”).
What is the origin of the name Micco?
Micco is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Muscogee. Other Native American names to consider are Kai (“sea”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Mikah (“who is like God”) and Shayan (“worthy”).
Is Micco a boy or girl name?
Micco is a boy name. In 2025, 7 US boys were named Micco.
How popular is the name Micco?
Micco ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2022, when it reached #5,215. Over the last five years it has climbed 891 places.
What names are similar to Micco?
If you like Micco, you might also like Mael, Archimedes, Tierney and Kealii.
What should I know before naming my baby Micco?
Micco is a Native American boy name meaning “chief”, with Muscogee 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 soft and friendly, 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.