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At a Glance: Name: Zeke – Meaning: God strengthens – Origin: Hebrew (short form of Ezekiel) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ZEEK
Zeke is a Hebrew name, a short form of Ezekiel, meaning "God strengthens." It's pronounced ZEEK, and it carries a vintage, timeless, classic feel — short, warm, and easy to say. If you like a name with old-fashioned roots but none of the extra syllables, Zeke fits that profile.
Meaning & Origin of Zeke
Meaning: God strengthens.
Origin: Hebrew (short form of Ezekiel).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Zeke
Phonetic: ZEEK IPA: /ˈziːk/
Popularity of Zeke
SSA records going back to 1880 show Zeke peaked in 2022 at #610, given to 459 babies; by 2024 it had eased to #732, with 358 babies given the name.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Zeke mean?
God strengthens. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Zeke)
How do you pronounce Zeke?
Zeke is pronounced ZEEK (IPA: /ˈziːk/).
Is Zeke a popular name right now?
Zeke peaked at #610 in 2022 and is ranked #732 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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