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Jeff vs Ike

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeff

Boy #2,932 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine peace, God's peace"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,932
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ike

Boy #2,970 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Isaac"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,970
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jeff Rank #2,932
Ike Rank #2,970

Jeff is more popular, ranked #2932 vs #2970 for Ike.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeff or Ike more popular?

Jeff is more popular, ranked #2932 compared to Ike at #2970 in the United States.

What do Jeff and Ike mean?

Jeff means "divine peace, God's peace" (Germanic origin). Ike means "short form of Isaac" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jeff and Ike boy or girl names?

Jeff is primarily a boy name. Ike is primarily a boy name.

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