Originating from Germany, the name Heiko is of Germanic derivation and means 'Home Ruler'. It was popularized by the historical novel 'Heinrich' by Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Jakeh in the 18th century. The name Heiko reached its peak popularity in Germany during the 1970s and 1980s but has since become less common.
"Interestingly, the name Heiko was quite popular in the late sixties and early seventies, with five births each in 1969 and 1971, and another five in 1975. After a significant gap, it reappeared with seven births in 2018. Overall, there have been twenty-two babies named Heiko since 1969."