Meaning: Brother, comrade
Origin: Finnish, from veikko meaning brother or buddy
Gender: Boy
Rank in Finland: #60
Total: 12,596
History: Veikko (brother/comrade) peaked in the 1930s-40s and is one of Finland's most characteristically native names. Ski jumper Veikko Kankkonen won Olympic gold in 1964. The name reflects Finnish values of camaraderie and brotherhood — in a small nation that survived against great odds, calling your son 'brother' was a statement of solidarity.
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