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Zeek

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Pronounced ZEEK /ˈzik/High

Meaning: A phonetic spelling of Zeke — a short form of Ezekiel, from Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens'Medium

In 30 seconds: God strengthens: Zeek spells Zeke — short for Ezekiel, 'God strengthens'. Crisp, friendly, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningA phonetic spelling of Zeke — a short form of Ezekiel, from Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens'

U.S. rank (2024)#5874 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 283

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Zeek is a phonetic spelling of Zeke — a short form of Ezekiel, from Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' (the great prophet of the exile). A crisp, friendly, modern name; the double-e spelling personalizes it (said 'ZEEK'; nickname Zeek).

It registers thinly beside Zeke. Rare, God-strengthens at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Ezekiel means 'God strengthens' (Hebrew Yechezkel) — Zeek is a phonetic spelling of the nickname Zeke, crisp and friendly (said 'ZEEK').

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Ezekiel — root etymology

Variations

ZekeEzekielZeak

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zeek mean?

Zeek spells Zeke — short for Ezekiel, Hebrew 'God strengthens'.

How do you pronounce Zeek?

It's said ZEEK /ˈzik/ — one syllable.

Is Zeek a boy or girl name?

Zeek is a boy's name.

How popular is Zeek?

Zeek is a rare name in the U.S.