Deke

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Deke is a shortened version of the name Derek, which means "ruler of the people" or "the people's ruler".
Pronunciation
DEEK
The pronunciation of the name Deke is DEEK.
Popularity
The popularity of the name Deke is not very high, and it is not ranked on the global baby name charts.

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Deke Name meanings & History

The name Deke is a shortened version of the name Derek, which means "ruler of the people" or "the people's ruler". The nickname of World War II pilot turned astronaut and NASA administrator Donald Kent Slayton, possibly short for "D. K.". Deke is primarily used as a nickname for people whose names begin with the letter D. It can be given as a full name, but it is not very common.

Zodiac Sign of Deke: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Deke:

D: Demanding,Domestic,Daddy,Determined,Dutiful,Doting

E: Enliven,Expressive,Enlighten,Environment,Exaggerate,Entertain

K: Kundalini,Karate,Kind,Karma

Deke is:

  • a Mature name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Upper Class name

2.) Deke (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) from Dekel; brilliant; sturdy tree

Other Forms: Deek, Dekel


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