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Zeke vs Bear

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zeke

Boy #732 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#732
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#829
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Zeke Rank #732
Bear Rank #829

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zeke or Bear more popular?

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

What do Zeke and Bear mean?

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

Are Zeke and Bear boy or girl names?

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

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