Ike is a mostly masculine given name and nickname, often short for English names

Isaac Isaac ( ; ; ; ; ; ) is one of the three patriarchs (Bible), patriarchs of the Israelites and an important figure in the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the Baháʼí Faith. Isaac first appears in the Torah, in wh ...

Isaiah Isaiah ( or ; , ''Yəšaʿyāhū'', "Yahweh is salvation"; also known as Isaias or Esaias from ) was the 8th-century BC Israelite prophet after whom the Book of Isaiah is named. The text of the Book of Isaiah refers to Isaiah as "the prophet" ...

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Isidore Isidore ( ; also spelled Isador, Isadore and Isidor) is a masculine given name. The name is derived from the Greek name ''Isídōros'' (Ἰσίδωρος, latinized ''Isidorus'') and can literally be translated to 'gift of Isis'. The name has survi ...

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People

Arts and entertainment

Ike Amadi Ikechukwu Prince Amadi (born 26 November 1979) is a Nigerian voice actor. He is known for voicing Javik in ''Mass Effect 3'', Jameson Locke in '' Halo 5: Guardians'', Atriox in ''Halo Infinite'', Shao Kahn in ''Mortal Kombat 11'' and ''Mortal ...

(born 1979), Nigerian-American voice actor *

Ike Barinholtz Ike Barinholtz (born February 18, 1977) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his starring roles in the comedy series '' MADtv'' (2002–2007), '' Eastbound & Down'' (2012), '' The Mindy Project'' (2012–2017), '' Bless the Hart ...

(born 1977), American actor, comedian, voice actor and screenwriter * Ike Cole (1927–2001), American jazz pianist and composer, brother of Nat King Cole *

Ike Isaacs (guitarist) Ike Isaacs (December 1, 1919, Rangoon, Burma – January 11, 1996, Sydney, Australia) was a Burmese-English jazz guitarist, best known for his work with violinist Stéphane Grappelli. Isaacs was self-taught on guitar. In Burma he grew up with fel ...

(1919–1996), Burmese-British jazz guitarist *

Ike Isaacs (bassist) Charles "Ike" Isaacs (March 28, 1923 – February 27, 1981) was an American jazz double bassist from Greater Cleveland. Early life Born in Akron, Ohio, Isaacs played trumpet and tuba as a child before settling on bass. Career Isaacs served ...

(1923–1981), American jazz bassist *

Ike Moriz Eike Moriz (born May 14, 1972), better known as Ike Moriz, is a German-South African singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and actor. He has released 20 albums in the indie rock, pop, Latin, easy listening, dance, lounge, blues, jazz and ...

(born 1972), German-South African singer, songwriter and actor *

Ike Quebec Ike Abrams Quebec (August 17, 1918January 16, 1963) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He began his career in the big band era of the 1940s, then fell from prominence for a time until launching a comeback in the years before his death. Crit ...

(1918–1963), American jazz tenor saxophonist *

Ike Turner Izear Luster "Ike" Turner Jr. (November 5, 1931 – December 12, 2007) was an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, record producer, and talent scout. An early pioneer of 1950s rock and roll, he is best known for his work in the 1960s and ...

(1931–2007), American musician, bandleader, talent scout and record producer *

Ike Willis Isaac Willis (born November 12, 1955) is an American vocalist and guitarist who was a regular member of Frank Zappa's studio and touring bands from 1978 until the last tour in 1988. He did not tour with Zappa in 1981 and 1982 because he wanted ...

(born 1955), American vocalist and guitarist *

Ike Nwala Please don't delete this article because this actor or actress is new and will play/is playing a lead, supporting or breakthrough role in the tokusatsu series "Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger" and will continue their career a ...

(born 1986), American actor and comedian based in Tokyo, Japan

Politics and the military

Ike Franklin Andrews Ike Franklin Andrews (September 2, 1925 – May 10, 2010) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina's Fourth Congressional District between 1973 and 1985, when he was defeated for reelection ...

(1925-2010), American politician *

Dwight D. Eisenhower Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (born David Dwight Eisenhower; October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was the 34th president of the United States, serving from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, he was Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionar ...

(1890-1969), Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe during World War II and 34th President of the United States *

Ike Ekweremadu Ike Ekweremadu (born 12 May 1962) is a Nigerian politician and a lawyer who hails from Enugu State and served in the Senate of Nigeria for Enugu West from 3 June 2003 to 5 May 2023 . He is a member of the People's Democratic Party, and was t ...

(born 1962), Nigerian politician and lawyer *

Ike Leggett Isiah "Ike" Leggett (born July 25, 1944) is an American politician from the U.S. state of Maryland and former executive of Montgomery County, Maryland. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Born in Deweyville, Texas, Leggett attended Southern ...

(born 1944), American politician *

John Isaac Moore John Isaac Moore (February 7, 1856 – March 18, 1937) was a member of the Arkansas Senate and acting governor of the U.S. state of Arkansas. Biography Moore was born in Lafayette County, Mississippi, and graduated from the University of Arka ...

(1856-1937), American politician *

Ike Nwachukwu Ike Omar Sanda Nwachukwu (; born 1 September 1940) is a retired Nigerian Army major general and politician who served twice as Foreign Minister of Nigeria during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida, and as a Senator for Abia Nor ...

(born 1940), Nigerian politician and retired army officer *

Ike Skelton Isaac Newton Skelton IV (December 20, 1931 – October 28, 2013) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the U.S. representative for from 1977 to 2011. During his tenure, he served as the chairman of the House Armed Services Committ ...

(1931-2013), American politician *

Ike Thompson Isaiah "Ike" Thompson (November 8, 1915 – June 25, 1995) was a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives, serving the 14th district (portions of Glenville, Euclid, Bratenahl, and East Cleveland) from 1971–1990. Thompson graduated ...

(1915–1995), American politician

Sports

Ike Anigbogu Christopher Ike Anigbogu (born October 17, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the College Park Skyhawks of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for one season with the UCLA Bruins. As a freshman, he was a key reser ...

(born 1998), American basketball player *

Ike Armstrong Isaac John Armstrong (June 8, 1895 – September 4, 1983) was an American football player, coach of football, basketball, and track, and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at the University of Utah from 1925 t ...

(1895-1983), American football player, coach of football, basketball and track, and college athletics administrator *

Isaac Austin Isaac Edward "Ike" Austin (born August 18, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player who played for several different teams in the National Basketball Association between 1991 and 2002. He is the uncle of former Baylor Universit ...

(born 1969), American retired National Basketball Association player *

Ike Bartle Irvine "Ike" Bartle (c. 1880–1949) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played as a forward in the 1890s and 1900s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Halifax. Playing career Internation ...

, English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1890s and 1900s *

Ike Boettger Isaac "Ike" Boettger (born October 5, 1994) is an American professional football guard. He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Early life At Cedar Falls High School in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Boettger played tight end, wide receiver, qu ...

(born 1994), American football player *

Ike Charlton Isaiah "Ike" Charlton (born October 6, 1977) is an American football coach and former player who is the defensive backs coach for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). As a player, he was a defensive back who spent most o ...

(born 1977), former National Football League and Canadian Football League player *

Ike Clarke Isaac Clarke (9 January 1915 – 2 April 2002) was an English footballer and football manager. He is most notable for scoring the goal which won Portsmouth their first League title. Career Clarke, called Ike everywhere he went, was born at Ti ...

(1915–2002), English football player and manager *

Ike Davis Isaac Benjamin Davis (born March 22, 1987) is an American former professional baseball first baseman. From 2010 through 2016, he played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland Athletics, and New York Ya ...

(born 1987), American Major League Baseball player *

Ike Delock Ivan Martin Delock (November 11, 1929 – February 28, 2022) was an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who played 11 seasons for the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles. He was born in Highland Park, Michigan. In ten-plus seas ...

(1929-2022), American baseball player *

Ike Diogu Ikechukwu Somtochukwu Diogu (born September 11, 1983) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player for Piratas de La Guaira of the Superliga Profesional de Baloncesto in Venezuela. Family and early life Diogu's parents, natives of Ni ...

(born 1983), Nigerian-American professional basketball player * Ike Eichrodt (1903-1965), American Major League Baseball player * Ike Forte (born 1954), American former National Football League player *

Ike Frankian Malcolm John Frankian (April 3, 1905 – April 14, 1963) was an American football end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Redskins and the New York Giants. He also played and coached in the second American Football League, the ...

(1905–1963), American National Football League player *

Ike Harris Isaiah "Ike" Harris (born November 27, 1952) is a former American football wide receiver in the NFL for the St. Louis Cardinals (1975–77) and the New Orleans Saints (1978–81). Harris played college football at Iowa State University. In 1 ...

(born 1952), American former National Football League player * Ike Hilliard (born 1976), American former National Football League player * Ike Ibenegbu (born 1986), Nigerian footballer *

Ike Iroegbu Ikenna Ugochukwu Iroegbu (born March 14, 1995) is an American-born Nigerian basketball player for Bàsquet Girona of the Liga ACB. Iroegbu played college basketball for Washington State University, and is a member of the Nigerian national team. ...

(born 1995), American-born Nigerian basketball player for

Hapoel Galil Elyon Hapoel Galil Elyon (), also known as Hapoel Nofar Energy Galil Elion for sponsorship reasons, is an Israeli basketball club. The team competes in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, the top tier of Israeli basketball, and internationally in t ...

of the

Israeli Basketball Premier League Ligat HaAl (, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is a professional basketball league in Israel and the highest level of basketball in the country. The league's name is abbreviated as either BSL ...

Ike Kelley Dwight Allen "Ike" Kelley (born July 14, 1944) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a linebacker for five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by t ...

(born 1944), American former National Football League player *

Ike Mahoney Frank John Mahoney Jr. (October 25, 1901 – November 21, 1961) was an American professional football back who played five seasons with the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Creighton Universit ...

(1901–1961), American National Football League player * Ike Marsh (1877-1949), English footballer *

Ike Nwankwo Ikenna Nwankwo (born December 27, 1973) is a Nigerian-American former professional basketball player. From Houston, Texas, he played college basketball with the UCLA Bruins, winning a national championship in 1995. College career Nwankwo played w ...

(born 1973), Nigerian-American basketball player * Ike Ofoegbu (born 1984), American-Nigerian

Israeli Premier Basketball League Ligat HaAl (, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is a professional basketball league in Israel and the highest level of basketball in the country. The league's name is abbreviated as either BSL ...

player * Ike Opara (born 1989), American Major League Soccer player * Ike Petersen (1909–1995), American National Football League player * Ike Poole (1915–2002), American college basketball player * Ike Rogers (), American college football player *

Ike Quartey Isufu "Ike" Quartey (November 27, 1969) was a Ghanaian former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 2006. He held the WBA welterweight title from 1994 to 1998, and challenged once for IBF junior-middleweight title in 2000. Early years ...

(born 1969), Ghanaian former boxer and WBA welterweight world champion * Ike Samuels (1874–1964), American Major League Baseball player *

Ike Sewell Issac Sewell (September 9, 1903 – August 20, 1990) was an American athlete, businessman, entrepreneur, and founder of the Uno Chicago Grill restaurant chain that originated in Chicago, Illinois, as well as founder of the Pizzeria Uno and ...

(1903–1990), American college football player and entrepreneur *

Ike Shorunmu Ike Ibrahim Shorunmu (born 16 October 1967) is a former Nigerian football goalkeeper. Career Shorunmu was born in Lagos. After a few years in Nigeria he moved to play in Switzerland, and made his mark there. He was bought by Turkish club Be� ...

(born 1967), Nigerian former football goalkeeper * Ike Taylor (born 1980), American retired National Football League player *

Ike Tomlinson James A. "Ike" Tomlinson (November 17, 1910 – March 9, 2000) was an American football, basketball, and baseball coach and college athletics administrator. He served as the head baseball coach at Arkansas State University from 1947 to 1976, comp ...

(1910-2000), American college baseball, basketball and football coach and athletics administrator *

Ike Williams Isiah "Ike" Williams (August 2, 1923 – September 5, 1994) was an American professional boxer. He was a lightweight world boxing champion. He took the World Lightweight Championship in April 1945 and made eight successful defenses of the title a ...

(1923-1994), American boxer and NBA lightweight world champion *

Ike Woods Ike Woods (20 August 1879 – 28 September 1962) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Career A full-forward who was small in stature, Woods was capable from outside 50 and became kno ...

(1879–1962), Australian rules footballer

Other

Ike Clanton Joseph Isaac Clanton (c. 1847 – June 1, 1887) was a member of a loose association of outlaws known as Cochise County Cowboys, The Cowboys who clashed with lawmen Wyatt Earp, Wyatt, Virgil Earp, Virgil and Morgan Earp as well as Doc Holliday. ...

(1847–1887), Old West outlaw present (unarmed) at the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral *

Isaac Haxton Isaac Haxton (born September 6, 1985) is an American professional poker player, amateur chess player, and a youth chess champion. Early life Haxton was raised in Syracuse, New York. His mother is a psychiatrist and his father is an English pro ...

(born 1985), American professional poker player *

Ike Pappas Icarus Nestor Pappas (April 16, 1933 – August 31, 2008), better known as Ike Pappas, was an American television journalist who worked as a CBS News correspondent for 25 years. Life and career Pappas was born in the Flushing, Queens, section of ...

(1933-2008), longtime CBS News correspondent

Fictional characters

* Ike (''Fire Emblem''), the main character in the video games ''Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance'' and ''Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn'', and a playable fighter in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS'', and ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. * Ike Broflovski, a recurring character in the animated television series ''South Park'' * Ike Skidmore, in the musical ''

Oklahoma! ''Oklahoma!'' is the first musical theater, musical written by the duo of Rodgers and Hammerstein. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs's 1931 play, ''Green Grow the Lilacs (play), Green Grow the Lilacs''. Set in farm country outside the town of ...

'' * ''Ike'', a nickname for the main probe (''Isaac Newton'') from the mockumentary ''

Alien Planet ''Alien Planet'' is a 2005 docufiction TV special created for the Discovery Channel. Based on the 1990 book '' Expedition'' by the artist and writer Wayne Barlowe, ''Alien Planet'' explores the imagined extraterrestrial life of the fictional plan ...

'' * Ike, the horse in the 2006 film ''

Charlotte's Web ''Charlotte's Web'' is a book of children's literature by American author E. B. White and illustrated by Garth Williams. It was published on October 15, 1952, by Harper & Brothers. It tells the story of a livestock pig named Wilbur and his frie ...

'' * Ike Boone, recurring character in

John Grisham John Ray Grisham Jr. (; born February 8, 1955) is an American novelist, lawyer, and former politician, known for his best-selling legal thrillers. According to the Academy of Achievement, American Academy of Achievement, Grisham has written 37 ...

's junior novels. * Ike, a fuzzy character from the game '' Quantum Conundrum'' * Ike Godsey, a recurring character played by

Joe Conley Joe Conley (March 3, 1928 – July 7, 2013) was an American actor who played many small roles on television and is most remembered for his role as the storekeeper Ike Godsey in ''The Waltons''. Personal life and career Joe Conley was born in B ...

in the television series ''

The Waltons ''The Waltons'' is an American historical drama television series about a family in rural mountainous Western Virginia of the Appalachian Mountains / Allegheny Mountains / Blue Ridge Mountains chain, during the economic hardships and mass unemp ...

'' * Ike Evans, the main character of the television series '' Magic City'' * Ike Graham, the main character in the 1999 film '' Runaway Bride'' * Ike, a character in the 1988 film ''

Lucky Stiff ''Lucky Stiff'' is a musical farce. It was the first collaboration for the team of Lynn Ahrens (book and lyrics) and Stephen Flaherty (music). The show is based on the 1983 novel ''The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo'' by Michael Butter ...

'' * Ike, a character in the 2017 film ''