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
"white man, fair-haired man"
Origin: Old English
Neko is more popular, ranked #4013 vs #4125 for Whitman.
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Neko is more popular, ranked #4013 compared to Whitman at #4125 in the United States.
Neko means "cat" (Japanese origin). Whitman means "white man, fair-haired man" (Old English origin).
Neko is primarily a boy name. Whitman is primarily a boy name.