Ike Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ike Name at a Glance

Name	Ike
Meaning	Diminutive of Isaac: He laughs. Laughter. The only son born to Abraham and his wife Sarah (in the Old Testament). Famous Bearer: Nickname of American president Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969).
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ike Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ike means “Diminutive of Isaac: He laughs. Laughter. The only son born to Abraham and his wife Sarah (in the Old Testament). Famous Bearer: Nickname of American president Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ike Name Origin

Our database records Ike under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ike a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ike is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ike

When considering Ike for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.