What origin is the name Zeke?

Zeke comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Zeke a popular name?

Zeke is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Zeke does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Zeke?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Zeke — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Zeke

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Zeke

Zeke

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Zeke is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Abbreviation of ezekiel; strength of god; diminutive of ezekiel: god strengthens, or may god strengthen".

With hebrew roots, Zeke is a boy name that means "Abbreviation of ezekiel; strength of god; diminutive of ezekiel: god strengthens, or may god strengthen". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Abbreviation of ezekiel; strength of god; diminutive of ezekiel: god strengthens, or may god strengthen

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Zeke

Very rare in US records

What does Zeke mean?

Zeke is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Abbreviation of ezekiel; strength of god; diminutive of ezekiel: god strengthens, or may god strengthen".