Neko
Meaning
"cat"
Origin: Japanese
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,013
- Total SSA Count
- 27
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"cat"
Origin: Japanese
"motion, wandering"
Origin: Hebrew
Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4013 for Neko.
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Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Neko at #4013 in the United States.
Neko means "cat" (Japanese origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).
Neko is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.