Zeke Boy

Popularity: #639 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ZEEK /ziːk/

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: God strengthens; English: short form of Ezekiel

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Zeke is derived from the Hebrew name "Yehezkel," which means "God will strengthen." This name evolved through various linguistic forms, transitioning from Hebrew to Greek as "Ezekiel" and then to Latin, where it was rendered as "Ezechiel." The name entered Old French as "Ezechiel" before being adopted into English as Ezekiel, with Zeke emerging as a common diminutive or short form of the name. This linguistic journey reflects the historical significance of the name within Judeo-Christian traditions.

Ezekiel is a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible, known as one of the major prophets. His prophetic book, which dates back to the 6th century BCE, contains visions and messages that are integral to Jewish and Christian theology.

The Book of Ezekiel is notable for its vivid imagery and themes of restoration and hope, particularly in the context of the Babylonian exile. The name has been carried through centuries by various religious figures and has been referenced in significant biblical translations, including the King James Bible, published in 1611, which helped solidify its presence in English-speaking cultures.

Culturally, the name Zeke has resonated through various artistic and literary works, often symbolizing strength and resilience, reflective of its original meaning. The name's association with the prophetic tradition has lent it a sense of gravitas, making it a choice for characters in literature and media that embody these qualities.

Additionally, the diminutive Zeke has been embraced in various contexts, often conveying familiarity and warmth, which further contributes to its enduring appeal across different eras.

Famous people named Zeke

In this section, you will find notable people named Zeke. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Zeke who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Zeke who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Zeke Elliott is a professional football player best known for playing with the Dallas Cowboys and being a two-time NFL rushing yards leader.

Zeke Bratkowski is a former professional football player best known for his time with the Green Bay Packers and as a backup quarterback in the NFL.

Fictional characters named Zeke

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Zeke is a fictional character from the anime and manga series Attack on Titan. He is a key figure in the conflict between the Eldians and Marleyans, known for his strategic mind and the power of the Beast Titan.

Zeke is a fictional character from the video game series The Legend of Zelda. He is a prominent figure in the lore of the series, often associated with the ancient history of Hyrule.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Zeke, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

EzraLeviNoahIsaacMicahAsher

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Zeke. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ZaneZaraZionZia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zeke was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Zeke has ranked as high as #1251 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana.

In the past 5 years the name Zeke has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Zeke is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Zeke was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Zeke.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 311 311
2024 363 363
2023 429 429
2022 459 459
2021 450 450
2020 384 384
2019 407 407
2018 405 405
2017 425 425
2016 397 397
2015 359 359
2014 325 325
2013 251 251
2012 244 244
2011 205 205
2010 184 184
2009 155 155
2008 124 124
2007 112 112
2006 103 103
2005 122 122
2004 96 96
2003 103 103
2002 108 108
2001 92 92
2000 88 88
1999 54 54
1998 49 49
1997 43 43
1996 57 57
1995 36 36
1994 55 55
1993 39 39
1992 39 39
1991 49 49
1990 52 52
1989 60 60
1988 43 43
1987 21 21
1986 27 27
1985 18 18
1984 26 26
1983 28 28
1982 26 26
1981 35 35
1980 35 35
1979 38 38
1978 41 41
1977 38 38
1976 30 30
1975 39 39
1974 29 29
1973 21 21
1972 25 25
1971 26 26
1970 22 22
1969 9 9
1968 13 13
1967 11 11
1966 9 9
1965 12 12
1964 14 14
1963 13 13
1961 11 11
1960 10 10
1959 7 7
1958 14 14
1957 9 9
1956 9 9
1954 10 10
1953 11 11
1952 5 5
1951 8 8
1950 5 5
1949 11 11
1948 7 7
1947 13 13
1946 7 7
1945 11 11
1944 19 19
1943 10 10
1942 7 7
1941 6 6
1940 8 8
1939 14 14
1938 7 7
1937 11 11
1936 6 6
1935 10 10
1934 7 7
1933 5 5
1932 10 10
1930 6 6
1929 7 7
1928 9 9
1927 8 8
1926 8 8
1925 8 8
1924 9 9
1923 5 5
1922 11 11
1921 6 6
1920 5 5
1919 9 9
1918 6 6
1917 5 5
1916 8 8
1915 11 11
1914 13 13
1913 8 8
1912 6 6
1911 9 9
1910 8 8
1907 5 5
1905 6 6
1902 6 6
1898 8 8
1895 7 7
1889 5 5
1888 6 6
1883 6 6
1880 6 6

Top States for Zeke (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 34
11%
CA 32
10%
FL 23
7%
MI 19
6%
PA 16
5%
VA 16
5%
IL 15
5%
GA 11
4%
NY 11
4%
OH 11
4%
AZ 10
3%
TN 10
3%
UT 10
3%
NC 9
3%
WA 9
3%
WI 8
3%
OR 7
2%
MN 7
2%
MO 7
2%
AL 7
2%
IN 7
2%
AR 6
2%
KY 6
2%
MA 5
2%
OK 5
2%
CT 5
2%
NE 5
2%