Ember vs Ike

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

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Boy #2,970 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Isaac"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ember Rank #3,159

Ike Rank #2,970

Ike is more popular, ranked #2970 vs #3159 for Ember.

Is Ember or Ike more popular?

Ike is more popular, ranked #2970 compared to Ember at #3159 in the United States.

What do Ember and Ike mean?

Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin). Ike means "short form of Isaac" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ember and Ike boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a boy name. Ike is primarily a boy name.