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The baby name Deke is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced DEEK (IPA: /diːk/).

Deke is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: DEEK (IPA: /diːk/)

What is the meaning of the name Deke ?

The baby name Deke is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced DEEK (IPA: /diːk/).

Deke is English in Origin.

Deke is an English-language diminutive that most commonly shortens Deacon, an occupational name ultimately from Greek diakonos, “servant, helper, messenger.” In American usage it can also arise as a phonetic spelling of the initials D.K., making it a flexible, informal pet form for many two-part names. While sometimes chosen as a stand-alone given name, its roots lie in nickname culture rather than in a single traditional forename.

Use in the United States picked up in the mid-20th century and is widely recognized through astronaut Deke Slayton, whose moniker came from his initials. The hockey term “deke” (from “decoy”) has added a modern, sporty sheen without changing the name’s etymology. Variants and related forms include Deek (spelling), Deacon, and the surnames Deakin/Deacon. Deke remains rare, seldom entering national rankings, and suits parents seeking a brisk, friendly, retro-cool choice.

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Deke – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
DJ Girls 0 #29 1 488
AL Girls 0 #224 4 4,141
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #777 10 15,093
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
United States Boys 2022 #901 8 7,226
NG Boys 0 #936 16 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,178 5 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,231 6 25,928
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Deke is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AE
AL
BD
BH

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People also ask about Deke

Deke is predominantly a boy's name.
Deke is a one syllable name, pronounced DEEK (IPA: /diːk/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Deak, Dek and Dekke.
Somewhat — Deke ranked #901 in United States in 2022, placing it just outside the most common names.
Deke's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #881 in 2017 to #901 in 2022 in United States.