Ike
Meaning of Ike
Ike is a male name with American and British English pronunciations that are both pronounced as eye-k (/aɪk/). The name Ike is a variation of the name Isaac. It has been in use for many years and continues to be popular today. In the United States, the name Ike has consistently ranked within the top 300 names given to newborn boys over the past century. While its popularity has fluctuated slightly over time, it remains a well-known and well-liked choice for parents. The origins of the name Ike can be traced back to Hebrew, where it means "he will laugh." This cheerful meaning adds to the positive associations of this name.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as eye-k (/aɪk/)
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Notable People Named Ike
| Ike Turner was an American musician and bandleader, known for his pioneering work in rock and roll and his collaboration with his wife Tina Turner in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. |
| Ike Weir was an Irish boxer who is known for his legendary match against Frank Murphy, which went an incredible eighty rounds and was officially declared a draw. |
| Ike Nwala is a Nigerian American comedian, actor, and narrator based in Tokyo, Japan, known for his work with the comedy group Chō Shinjuku. |
| Ike Ekweremadu is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who served in the Senate of Nigeria and was a member of the People's Democratic Party. |
| Ike Diogu - Ikechukwu Somtochukwu Diogu is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player currently playing for Piratas de La Guaira in Venezuela. |
| Ike Opara - Ikenna Martin "Ike" Opara is a retired American professional soccer player and current assistant coach for Sporting Kansas City II in MLS Next Pro. |
| Ike Quartey - Isufu "Ike" Quartey is a Ghanaian former professional boxer who held the WBA welterweight title from 1994 to 1998 and competed from 1988 to 2006. |
| Ike Jones - Isaac Lolette Jones was a pioneering American film producer and actor, known for being the first Black American graduate of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television and the first Black American to produce a major motion picture. |
| Ike Nwachukwu - Ike Omar Sanda Nwachukwu is a retired Nigerian Army major general and politician who served as Foreign Minister of Nigeria and as a Senator for Abia North. |
| Ike Fowler - Isaac John Fowler was a Welsh rugby player who excelled in both rugby union and rugby league during the 1910s and 1920s. |
| Ike Owens - Isiah Hudson Owens was an American football player. |
| Ike Iroegbu - Ikenna Ugochukwu Iroegbu is an American-born Nigerian basketball player who currently plays for Treviso Basket in the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) and has represented the Nigerian national team. |
| Ike McFadden is an American video game producer and former television and film producer known for producing games featuring various iconic personalities. |
| Ike Woods was an Australian rules footballer known for his time playing with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL). |
| Ike Williams - Ivan Andy "Ike" Williams was an American football player known for his time as a running back and placekicker at Georgia Tech. |
