Bear vs Zeke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

English American Scandinavian German

✓ All Clear

Boy #732 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Christian

45 High Risk

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Bear Rank #829

Zeke Rank #732

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Zeke more popular?

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Zeke mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Zeke means "strength of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bear and Zeke boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Zeke is primarily a boy name.