Jesko

Jesko is a masculine first name that is considered a shortened Slavic form of Jaroslav. The name can be translated as 'the peaceful one', 'the strong glorious one', and 'the strict Slav'.

What does the name Jesko mean?

Jesko is a masculine first name of Slavic origin and represents a shortened version of Jaroslav. The meaning of the name includes terms such as 'the peaceful one', 'the strong glorious one', and 'the strict Slav'. It derives from Old Slavic, with the components jarŭ (ꙗръ) meaning 'eager', 'energetic', 'angry', 'strong', or 'strict' and sláva ‎(сла́ва) meaning 'glory', 'honor', or 'esteem'. Additionally, mirŭ (миръ), which means 'peace' or 'world', can also influence the meaning. In some cases, Jesko is also seen as a short form of Jaromir. Other variants include Jaroslaw, Jaroslavas, and Iaroslav. Short forms include Jesco, Jarek, Jaro, Jarik, Jarko, and Djaro. Jesko is also common as a surname.

Where does the name Jesko come from?

Jesko is a masculine first name with Old Slavic origins and means 'the peaceful one'. The name is composed of the Old Slavic words jarŭ (ꙗръ), meaning 'eager', 'energetic', 'angry', 'strong', or 'strict', and sláva ‎(сла́ва), meaning 'glory', 'honor', or 'esteem'. Alternatively, mirŭ (миръ) stands for 'peace' or 'world'.

How do you pronounce Jesko?

Jesko is pronounced as a two-syllable name with a clear structure. In German pronunciation, it usually sounds like 'JES-ko' [ˈjɛsko]. The name begins with an open E sound, giving it a certain brightness. The initial 'j' provides a gentle entry into the sound. The consonant cluster '-sk-' adds a subtle tension in the middle of the name. The open-sounding ending '-o' gently rounds off the name. Jesko conveys a Nordic impression and presents itself as factual, clear, and with a calm presence.

When is the name day of Jesko?

The name day for Jesko is celebrated on June 24.

Popularity

In Germany, Jesko enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,655th in the list of most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2009, reaching 584th place. In the last ten years, Jesko has been given as a first name about 260 times, placing it 1,336th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,346th.

Nicknames & pet names

Jeak / Jesc / Jesker / Jessi / Jessika / Koko

Similar first names

Famous people

• Jesco von Puttkamer (German aerospace engineer and physicist and 'our' man at NASA)
• Jesko Friedrich (satirist, author, and actor)
• Jesko Johannsen (North German Broadcasting journalist)
• Jesko Sirvend (conductor)