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The name Zeke is a girl's name meaning "God strengthens".

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Rarely given to baby girls, but we like the idea of it.

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Zeke is also used for boys, ranking #803 in 2025.

The name Zeke is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God strengthens".

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Zeke is a casual form of the name Ezekiel, an important prophet from the Old Testament. How well Zeke holds up depends on the boy: it could be a cooler alternative of Zack, or it could prove too close to "geek." Both Zeke and Ezekiel lag behind in popularity on the UK charts.
<br><br>On <em>Sons of Anarchy</em>, Zeke is spelled Zeek. Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliot goes by Zeke.

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The name Zeke is currently ranked #803 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #610 in 2022. The name is most popular in South Dakota, Hawaii, and Idaho.

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