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

Isaac Isaac; grc, Ἰσαάκ, Isaák; ar, إسحٰق/إسحاق, Isḥāq; am, ይስሐቅ is one of the three patriarchs of the Israelites and an important figure in the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He was the ...

Isaiah Isaiah ( or ; he, , ''Yəšaʿyāhū'', "God is Salvation"), also known as Isaias, was the 8th-century BC Israelite prophet after whom the Book of Isaiah is named. Within the text of the Book of Isaiah, Isaiah himself is referred to as "the ...

, and

Isidore Isidore ( ; also spelled Isador, Isadore and Isidor) is an English and French masculine given name. The name is derived from the Greek name ''Isídōros'' (Ἰσίδωρος) and can literally be translated to "gift of Isis." The name has survived ...

. It may refer to:

People

Arts and entertainment

Ike Amadi Ikechukwu Prince Amadi (born November 26, 1979) is a Nigerian voice actor. He is known for voicing Javik in ''Mass Effect 3'', Spartan Jameson Locke in '' Halo 5: Guardians'', and the DC Comics villain Atrocitus in ''Injustice 2 ''Injustice 2 ...

(born 1979), Nigerian-American voice actor *

Ike Barinholtz Isaac Barinholtz (born February 18, 1977) is an American actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer. He is best known for his starring roles in the comedy series ''MADtv'' (2002–2007), '' Eastbound & Down'' (2012), ''The Mindy Project'' (20 ...

(born 1977), American actor, comedian, voice actor and screenwriter *

Ike Cole Isaac Cole (July 13, 1927 – April 22, 2001) was an American jazz pianist and composer. He was the brother of musicians Nat King Cole, Eddie Cole, and Freddy Cole, and uncle of Natalie Cole, Lionel Cole, and Carole Cole. Life and career Ik ...

(1927–2001), American jazz pianist and composer, brother of Nat King Cole * Ike Isaacs (guitarist) (1919–1996), Burmese-British jazz guitarist *

Ike Isaacs (bassist) Charles "Ike" Isaacs (March 28, 1923 – February 27, 1981) was an American jazz 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 in the ...

(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 an ...

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

Ike Quebec Ike Abrams Quebec (August 17, 1918 – January 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 dea ...

(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 1 ...

(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 (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 b ...

(1925-2010), American politician *

Dwight D. Eisenhower Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (born David Dwight Eisenhower; ; October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American military officer and statesman who served as the 34th president of the United States from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, ...

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

Ike Ekweremadu Ike Ekweremadu (born 12 May 1962) is a Nigerian politician and lawyer from Enugu State who has served in the Senate of Nigeria since May 2003. He is a member of the People's Democratic Party, and was the Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate f ...

(born 1962), Nigerian politician and lawyer *

Isiah 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 Southe ...

(born 1944), American politician *

John Isaac Moore John Isaac "Ike" 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 o ...

(1856-1937), American politician *

Ike Nwachukwu Ike Omar Sanda Nwachukwu mni (born 1 September 1940) is a retired Army officer and Nigerian politician who served twice as Foreign Minister of Nigeria and as a Senator in the National Assembly delegation from Abia State. Education and train ...

(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 Committe ...

(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, Cleveland, Glenville, Euclid, Ohio, Euclid, Bratenahl, and East Cleveland, Ohio ...

(1915–1995), American politician

Sports

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

(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 to ...

(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 University b ...

(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 Internatio ...

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

Ike Boettger Isaac "Ike" Boettger (born October 5, 1994) is an American football guard who is a free agent. He played college football at Iowa. High school career At Cedar Falls High School in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Boettger played tight end, wide receiver, ...

(born 1994), American football player *

Ike Charlton Isaiah "Ike" Charlton (born October 6, 1977) is a former professional Canadian football linebacker and currently the defensive backs coach for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). As a player, he spent most of his professio ...

(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 Tipt ...

(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 seaso ...

(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 Nige ...

(born 1983), Nigerian-American professional basketball player *

Ike Eichrodt Frederick George "Ike" Eichrodt (January 6, 1903 – July 14, 1965) was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for four seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians from 1925 to 1927 and the Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox a ...

(1903-1965), American Major League Baseball player *

Ike Forte Donald Roy "Ike" Forte (born March 8, 1954) is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the New England Patriots, the Washington Redskins, and the New York Giants. He played college football at the Universit ...

(born 1954), American former National Football League player * Ike Frankian (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 Isaac Jason Hilliard (born April 5, 1976) is a former American football wide receiver Who most recently served as the wide receivers coach for the Auburn Tigers (NCAA). He played college football for the University of Florida, and earned All-A ...

(born 1976), American former National Football League player *

Ike Ibenegbu Bartholomew Ikechukwu Ibenegbu (born February 22, 1986), nicknamed Mosquito, is a Nigerian attacking midfielder who plays for Enugu Rangers. Career Before Heartland, he played for Enyimba F.C. and El-Kanemi Warriors, where he led the Nigerian P ...

(born 1986), Nigerian footballer *

Ike Iroegbu Ikenna Ugochukwu Iroegbu (born March 14, 1995) is an American-born Nigerian basketball player for Treviso Basket of the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). Iroegbu played college basketball for Washington State University, and is a member of the Nigerian ...

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

Hapoel Galil Elyon Hapoel Galil Elyon ( he, הפועל גליל עליון), 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 b ...

of the

Israeli Basketball Premier League Ligat HaAl ( he, ליגת העל, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is the top-tier level league of professional sports, professional competition in Israeli sports club, club basketball, making ...

Ike Kelley Dwight Allen "Ike" Kelley (born July 14, 1944) is a former American football linebacker who played five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 17th round of the 1966 ...

(born 1944), American former National Football League player * Ike Mahoney (1901–1961), American National Football League player *

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 ( he, ליגת העל, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is the top-tier level league of professional competition in Israeli club basketball, making it Israel's primary basketball co ...

player * Ike Opara (born 1989), American Major League Soccer player *

Ike Petersen Kenneth A. "Ike" Petersen (July 8, 1909 – August 6, 1995) was an American football running back who played two seasons in the National Football League with the Chicago Cardinals and Detroit Lions. He played college football at Gonzaga University ...

(1909–1995), American National Football League player * Ike Poole (1915–2002), American college basketball player *

Ike Rogers Isaac J. "Ike" Rogers was a college football player. Early years Rogers attended the Florence State Normal School in Florence, Alabama. University of Alabama Rogers was a prominent tackle for the Alabama Crimson Tide of the University of ...

(), American college football player *

Ike Quartey Isufu "Ike" Quartey (born 27 November 1969) is 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 year ...

(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 Pi ...

(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 B ...

(born 1967), Nigerian former football goalkeeper *

Ike Taylor Ivan "Ike" Taylor (born May 5, 1980) is a former American football cornerback. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft, and spent his entire 12-year career in Pi ...

(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 1948 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 a lightweight world boxing champion. He took the World Lightweight Championship in April 1945 and made eight successful defenses of the title against six different fighters prior to ...

(1923-1994), American boxer and NBA lightweight world champion * Ike Woods (1879–1962), Australian rules footballer

Other

* Ike Clanton (1847–1887), Old West outlaw present (unarmed) at the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral * Isaac Haxton (born 1985), American professional poker player * Ike Matthews (1857-1913), rat-catcher and author *

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 Ike or IKE may refer to: People * Ike (given name), a list of people with the name or nickname * Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969), Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe during World War II and President of the United States Surname ...

, 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''. * Sir 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' 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 pla ...

'' * Ike, the horse in the 2006 film '' Charlotte's Web'' * Ike Boone, recurring character in

John Grisham John Ray Grisham Jr. (; born February 8, 1955 in Jonesboro, Arkansas) is an American novelist, lawyer and former member of the 7th district of the Mississippi House of Representatives, known for his popular legal thrillers. According to the Am ...

'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 Bu ...

in the television series ''

The Waltons ''The Waltons'' is an American historical drama television series about a family in rural Virginia during the Great Depression and World War II. It was created by Earl Hamner Jr., based on his 1961 book ''Spencer's Mountain'' and the 1963 film ...