Zeke is the short form of Ezekiel, the Hebrew name meaning "God strengthens", borne by the Old Testament prophet famous for his vision of the valley of dry bones. Once a rustic nickname, Zeke has become a given name in its own right alongside the rise of Ezekiel. It entered the US top 1000 in 2011, peaked at number 610 in 2022 and ranks number 803 in 2025.