US Popularity Rank: None

Origin: German

Meaning: Trader; Place at the hook of land; Bend in the river or hill

Hoke is a boy's name rooted in German and English heritage, having ranked among the top 1,000 baby boy names in the US between 1905 and 1910. With its origins echoing ancient merchants who traded along riversides, Hoke may signify a “place at the hook of land” or a “bend in a river or hill.” Derived from the German Höke, this name carries the meaning of “trader” in Middle German. Notably, Hoke Colburn is recognized as the patient chauffeur portrayed by Morgan Freeman in Driving Miss Daisy. As your little Hoke paves their own path, whether by water or road, may they forge meaningful connections akin to the bond shared by Hoke and Daisy!