boy's name
Mieszko
MYESH-koh (Polish)
- Origin Polish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 140
Mieszko is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
- Mieszko is a name of Polish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2018, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2008.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Mieszko Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 28 |
How Popular Is Mieszko?
In 2025, Mieszko was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Mieszko Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mieszko
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mieszko Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mieszko over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mieszko
- Polish MYESH-koh
Sibling Names for Mieszko
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mieszko — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mieszko
How popular is the name Mieszko?
In 2025, Mieszko was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Mieszko a girl's or a boy's name?
Mieszko is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mieszko?
Mieszko has 2 syllables.
When was Mieszko most popular?
Mieszko peaked in 2018, when 14 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Mieszko a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Mieszko currently ranks #5,453 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.