Zeke

Meaning of Zeke

Zeke is a shortened version of Ezekiel, which means "God will strengthen." It can also mean "God is my strength."

Zeke has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Zeke

Zeke has cooled off, slipping to #803 in 2025, down from a peak of #610 in 2022.

Notable people named Zeke

• Ezekiel Elliott
  American football running back
• Zeke Smith
  Survivor reality TV contestant
• Zeke Steer
  Australian rules footballer
• Zeke Jones
  American wrestling coach
• Zeke Upshaw
  American basketball player

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Questions about the name Zeke

What does the name Zeke mean?

Zeke means zeke is a shortened version of ezekiel, which means "god will strengthen." it can also mean "god is my strength.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Zeke a boy's or a girl's name?

Zeke is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Zeke?

In 2025, Zeke ranked #803 for boys, down from #732 the year before.

When was Zeke most popular?

Zeke peaked at #610 in 2022.