Sekou
Boy name · Mandinka · pronounced SAY-koo
Verified name
What does Sekou mean?
Wise, learned
Origin and language
Mandinka, West African
Language family: Mandinka|Bambara
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 903 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 4271 in England and Wales in 2024
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Seko
Variant: Sekouba
Related: Sekou
Using Sekou across cultures
Honored West African name associated with historical leaders.
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