Waco

Waco Meaning & Origin

About Waco
The name "Waco" is derived from the Native American word "Waco" or "Wacca," which means "big" or "tall." It is commonly associated with the city of Waco in Texas, United States, which was named after the Waco tribe of Native Americans who inhabited the area. The name reflects the tribe's prominence and the physical characteristics of the region.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Waco are male.

Waco Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 K OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈweɪkoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', 'FK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waco in Braille

Here's how to represent Waco in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Waco in braille

How to Spell the Name Waco in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Waco using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Waco in sign language

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