Jesko or Jesco is a male given name, which is used among Slavs and in Germany. It is a short form of Jaromir or Jaroslaw and may mean "the peaceful one", "the brave one", "the proud one" or "the soldierly one".[1]

There may be a link with the name of Polish ruler Mieszko I.

Like many traditional names ending with -ko such as Aiko,[2] the name Jesko is somewhat associated with the gentry in Germany, but also used by other families. It is popular in the "von Puttkamer" family. Because it is an old name it is used in the more traditional minded population and is rare among the general population.

Notable people with the name include:

Notable people with the surname include:

  • Bill Jesko (1915–1961), American basketball player
  • Jackie Jesko, American film director, producer, and journalist

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References

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  1. ^ "Männlicher Vorname Jesko - Informationen zu Bedeutung und Herkunft dieses Jungennamen - Baby-Vornamen.de". baby-vornamen.de.
  2. ^ "Männlicher Vorname Ayko - Informationen zu Bedeutung und Herkunft dieses Jungennamen - Baby-Vornamen.de". baby-vornamen.de.