Zeke
Zeke is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God strengthens.
Origin and history
Zeke is a short form of the Biblical Hebrew name Ezekiel, meaning 'God strengthens'. Historically used as an informal diminitive, it has increasingly gained traction in the United States as an independent given name. Its recent rise in popularity gives it a trendy, modern feel rooted in ancient tradition.
Popularity in the United States
8,371 babies in the United States have been named Zeke since 1880. It ranks #1321 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #658.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.3 %)
- TX (11.8 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
- PA (4.7 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 23 |
| 1890-1900 | 15 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 83 |
| 1920-1930 | 76 |
| 1930-1940 | 76 |
| 1940-1950 | 99 |
| 1950-1960 | 78 |
| 1960-1970 | 102 |
| 1970-1980 | 309 |
| 1980-1990 | 319 |
| 1990-2000 | 473 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,103 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,202 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,396 |
Famous people named Zeke
- Zeke Nnaji: Basketball Player
- Zeke Bratkowski: American Football Player, Coach
- Zeke Spruill: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- While traditionally a nickname for Ezekiel, Zeke has grown in usage as a standalone official name in the United States.
- The full form Ezekiel originates from the Hebrew name Yechezkel, meaning 'God will strengthen'.