The Meaning of the Name Ike

Ike is a Hebrew baby name. It originates from the Bible, serving as the name of Abraham and his wife Sarah’s son in the Old Testament. Ike is a shortened version of the name Isaac, which means “laughter”. 

Popularity

The name Ike was not one of the most popular English baby names in 2017. In America, the popularity of Ike peaked during 1884, with 664 babies per million being bestowed with the name. 

Famous People with the Name Ike

Quite a few notable Ikes have existed in history, including: 

Dwight Eisenhower went by the nickname Ike and was the 34th President of the United States. His slogan was “I like Ike” during his presidential campaign.

Ike Turner was an American musician known for his work in the 1960s and 1970s with his ex-wife Tina Turner.

Ike Ibeabuchi is a Nigerian former professional boxer who was active from 1994 to 1999.

Ike Barinholtz is an American comedian known for his role as a cast member on the popular sketch show, MADtv.

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