Crow
Derived from the medieval Spanish name Velasco, which is thought to mean 'crow' in Basque. It became a prominent surname and given name in Portugal and Spain during the Age of Discovery.
Less common today
Vasco isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,673 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea
Spanish explorer and conquistador who crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean
Italian singer-songwriter and rock star
Prime Minister of Portugal during the Carnation Revolution
