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Is the GEICO gecko Australian?

I think the GEICO gecko is so adorable, but I’ve never actually known what kind of accent he has. Does the GEICO gecko have an Australian accent?

Macy Fouse · Updated on Aug 3, 2022

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

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gecko is not Australian—he’s actually British! It’s theorized that the gecko—whose name is Martin—was intended to sound more working-class or humorous, giving way to his now-famous Cockney accent. He’s currently voiced by English actor Jake Wood, who was well-known for his role on EastEnders, a long-running British soap opera set where Cockney accents reign supreme.

Major insurance companies like GEICO woo the public with their iconic commercials and charming characters, but that doesn’t mean they’re automatically the best choice for you when it comes to

. Your ideal provider will depend on a variety of individual factors, which is why the

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