Zeke
How to say it: ZEEK · /zik/
Short form of Ezekiel; from Hebrew Yechezkel meaning 'God will strengthen'.
Zeke was the 745th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 311 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 13% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #808 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #745 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 311 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,660 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −13% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #808 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This decade is Zeke's best so far, and the 2020s stand as its peak. A slight dip looks likely in the next few years.
What goes with it
Short and punchy with crisp breath, it feels strong and biblical. Zane echoes its zip without copying it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zeke is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
Famous people named Zeke
- Zeke Spruill (born 1989)American baseball player
- Zeke Bratkowski (1931–2019)American football player
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