Boy name · Hebrew
Ezekiel
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: God strengthensEzekiel is a boy's name that comes from Hebrew and means "God strengthens". It is used in English and Hebrew.
- Meaning
- God strengthens
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- US rank
- #61 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Ezekiel
As a boy's name, Ezekiel comes from Hebrew and means "God strengthens". It is used in English and Hebrew.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Ezekiel on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Ezekiel on 8 lists.
“God will strengthen; Hebrew. Prophet of the valley of dry bones”
From Biblical names, names of prophets and kings
“God will strengthen; Hebrew. Bold biblical length”
From Boy middle names, long middle names for short first names
“God strengthens; Hebrew. Zeke for short; a major prophet”
From Classic boy names, classic biblical boy names
“Priest and prophet who saw visions by the river Chebar”
From Priest names, biblical priest names
“Hebrew for God strengthens; Zeke for short”
From Cowboy names, western boy names
“God strengthens; Hebrew, one of the major prophets”
From Names that mean strong, boy names that mean strong
“God strengthens; Hebrew. Zeke for short”
From Old man names, old fashioned Bible names for boys
“God strengthens; Hebrew, one of the major prophets”
From Strong boy names, male names that mean strong
How popular is Ezekiel?
- US rank in 2025
- #61
- 5,091 babies, 2,981 per million boys
- Best rank
- #48 in 2022
- 6,053 babies that year
- Babies since 1880
- At least 83,605
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 131 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 101 per million |
| 1900s | 87 per million |
| 1910s | 56 per million |
| 1920s | 47 per million |
| 1930s | 39 per million |
| 1940s | 32 per million |
| 1950s | 21 per million |
| 1960s | 18 per million |
| 1970s | 50 per million |
| 1980s | 82 per million |
| 1990s | 192 per million |
| 2000s | 557 per million |
| 2010s | 1,616 per million |
| 2020s | 3,195 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #120 | #82 | #87 | #71 | #64 | #53 | #48 | #50 | #54 | #61 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Ezekiel
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- EzequielGod strengthens (Hebrew, boy)
- ZekeGod strengthens (Hebrew, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- HezekiahYahweh strengthens (Hebrew, boy)
Middle names for Ezekiel
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More boy names from Hebrew
- AdamMan, humankind (Hebrew, boy)
- DavidBeloved one (Hebrew, boy)
- DanielGod is my judge (Hebrew, boy)
- NoahRest, repose (Hebrew, boy)
- EliasMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, boy)
- GabrielGod is my strength (Hebrew, boy)
- AxelMy father is peace (Hebrew, boy)
- BenjaminSon of the right hand (Hebrew, boy)
- IsaacHe will laugh (Hebrew, boy)
- JanGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
Ezekiel: common questions
What does the name Ezekiel mean?
Ezekiel comes from Hebrew and means "God strengthens".
Is Ezekiel a boy or girl name?
Ezekiel is mainly a boy's name. In 2025, 7 girls and 5,091 boys in the US were named Ezekiel, according to Social Security Administration data.
Where does the name Ezekiel come from?
Ezekiel comes from Hebrew and means "God strengthens". Today it is used in English and Hebrew.
How popular is the name Ezekiel?
Ezekiel ranked #61 in the US in 2025, with 5,091 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Ezekiel?
Forms of Ezekiel with the same meaning and origin include Ezequiel (Spanish) and Zeke (English).
What middle names go with Ezekiel?
Middle names that flow well with Ezekiel include Ansel, Dale, Finn, Grant and John. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.