Zeke

Zeke - A very unique male name

Zeke appeared on the charts for the first time in 1922 on position #2028. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zeke and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zeke? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Zeke. The baby boy name Zeke was given to 265 baby boys in 2025, ranking #800 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 5,533 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zeke peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 615.

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Zeke is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zeke is currently topping the baby name charts in South Dakota at position #256 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,294.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Zeke is where you live.

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Zeke origin and meaning

Hebrew (short form)

Short form of Ezekiel, from Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' or 'God will strengthen'

Zeke is the punchy short form of the Old Testament prophet Ezekiel's name, used independently in US data since 1922. It rode Ezekiel's revival to a peak in 2021 and has eased slightly since, keeping a friendly, frontier flavour.

Attested etymology

Zeke is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Zeke, pop culture references for the name Zeke and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Zeke

We've found the following names that sound similar to Zeke, sorted by popularity.

Zack / Zakai / Zeus / Zach / Ziggy / Zacchaeus / Zac / Zaki / Zak / Zakee /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Zeke

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Zeke a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Zeke?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ZEEK · /ziːk/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Ezekiel — The full name Zeke shortens, a separate established name

Famous bearers

• Zeke Elliott — American football player; born Ezekiel Elliott, he is universally known as Zeke Elliott (b. 1995) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Zeke for one-syllable energy — biblical roots, but a sound that feels like a cowboy or a ballplayer rather than a prophet.

Worth knowing

• Most people will assume Ezekiel is on the birth certificate