Deke

Deke is a name of Greek origin that comes from the name Deacon. The meaning of Deke is ‘dusty one’, ‘messenger’ or ‘servant’. Some people also refer to it as the male form of the German female name Deike which means ‘people’. Deke is also considered a short form of the word decoy. This meaning of Deke came from author Ernest Hemingway who used it in many of his books. As a result, Deke also became a sporting term that is used in many sports but more especially in hockey. It is when a player fakes an opponent out of their position. There are many well-known Dekes, including actor Deke Anderson, football player Deke Cooper and musician Deke Leonard. In addition, there were characters named Deke in the popular television shows ‘2 Broke Girls’, ‘Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D’ and the movie “S.W.A.T’.

Gender

Boy

Origin

Greek

Numerology

D is for dignity, no one disputes this trait!

E is for expressive, not one to hold within.

K is for kindle, the warmth in others.

E is for elate, you make others happy.

Lucky

Deke lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Deke

• Michaela Evelyn Ann Strachan English TV presenter
• Michaela Bercu Romanian,Israeli model
• Michael Christian "Michaela" (Bates) Keilen 2nd child of reality TV's Bates family
• Donald Kent "Deke" Slayton American astronaut
• Deke Sharon (born Kurk Richard Toohey Jr.), American singer and composer