Name Meaning & Origin
"A male given name from the Slavic languages."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Janko is a name that derives from a diminutive form of the name Jan, Janez (Slovenian), Janko (Macedonian)János (Hungarian), and Yakov/Jacob. It also derives from the vernacular form of Latin Johannes. Notable people with the name include:
Janko is a name that derives from a diminutive form of the name Jan, Janez (Slovenian), Janko (Macedonian)János (Hungarian), and Yakov/Jacob. It also derives from the vernacular form of Latin Johannes. Notable people with the name include:
Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.
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Root element "Janko" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A male given name from the Slavic languages.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~5 people named Janko in the US. Peaked in 2014 with 5 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Janko is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 8.
Janko is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 5 people in the United States are named Janko. The name peaked in 2014 with 5 recorded uses.
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