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Zeke

Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Zeke: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2015.

Zeke is a short form of Ezekiel, a Hebrew name meaning “God strengthens,” carried into English via the Old Testament prophet whose visions of hope and restoration remain a cornerstone of biblical literature. The most famous bearer is the prophet Ezekiel himself, but in modern times the name has been popularised through American football star Ezekiel “Zeke” Elliott. While no major Scottish place derives its name directly from Zeke, the fuller form Ezekiel shares its root with several Biblical place-names such as Tel Abib. A notable variant, Zeke stands confidently on its own as an independent given name, particularly in the United States, though it remains a rare and distinctive choice in Scotland.