Spike
Meaning of Spike
Spike is a masculine name with English origins. It is pronounced as "spyk" (/spaɪk/). This unique name has variations such as Spiker. Spike holds a special place in American naming trends, with sporadic appearances on the list of newborn names. In recent years, Spike has been given to only a handful of baby boys each year, ranking around 12,000 in popularity. However, it's important to note that popularity rankings can vary greatly from year to year, and Spike continues to maintain its distinctive charm.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as spyk (/spaɪk/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Spike
| Spike Milligan - Terence Alan "Spike" Milligan was a multi-talented Irish comedian, writer, musician, poet, playwright, and actor known for his diverse artistic contributions. |
| Adam Spiegel, also known as Spike Jonze, is a versatile American filmmaker, actor, and photographer with a diverse portfolio spanning films, commercials, music videos, skateboard videos, and television. |
| Spike Lee is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor known for exploring race relations, urban issues, and political themes in his work, and has won numerous awards for his contributions to the film industry. |
| Matthew Jonathan Hyson, also known as Spike Dudley, is a retired professional wrestler who gained fame in the 1990s with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and later in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). |
| Spike Mendelsohn - Evangelos Spiros "Spike" Mendelsohn is a well-known Washington, D.C.-based chef and restaurateur, recognized for his appearance on Top Chef and as the owner of several popular restaurants in the area. |
| Spike Dee Owen is a former MLB shortstop who played for several teams during his 13-season career, making his debut in 1983 and achieving a .246 batting average with 46 home runs and 439 RBIs in 1544 games. |
| Jonathan Francis Gray, also known as Spike or Spike Gray, is an English singer-songwriter and founding member of the British rock band the Quireboys, known for his raspy voice and compared to Rod Stewart. |
| Spike Edney - Philip "Spike" Edney is a versatile English musician known for his work with Queen and other bands, showcasing his talents on keyboards, bass, guitar, trombone, and backing vocals. |
| Spike Robinson - Henry Bertholf "Spike" Robinson, an American jazz tenor saxophonist, started playing at a young age, pursued an engineering career, and then returned to music in 1981. |
| Spike Shannon - William Porter "Spike" Shannon was a professional baseball player and umpire. |
| Spike Breakwell is a British comedian who overcame disability caused by oral polio vaccine at a young age and was raised to be independent and determined. |
| Mark Williams, also known as Spike Williams, is a Welsh guitarist and co-founder of Z Block Records, best known for his involvement with the band Reptile Ranch. |
| Spike is a popular name for fictional dogs, such as the character Spike in various media. |
| Spike Nelson - Emerson William "Spike" Nelson was an American college football player and coach, known for his coaching stints at Mississippi State College and Yale University, as well as his accolades as a first-team tackle on the 1926 College Football All-America Team. |
| Spike Jones - John Amos "Spike" Jones is a former American football punter who played eight years in the National Football League, primarily for the Buffalo Bills and the Philadelphia Eagles. |
