Boy name · Hebrew
Ezequiel
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: God strengthensEzequiel is a boy's name that comes from Hebrew and means "God strengthens". It is used in Spanish.
- Meaning
- God strengthens
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- eh-seh-KYEL (Spanish)
Meaning and origin of Ezequiel
As a boy's name, Ezequiel comes from Hebrew and means "God strengthens". It is used in Spanish.
In Spanish, say eh-seh-KYEL. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Ezequiel on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Ezequiel on 1 list.
“God strengthens; Hebrew. Prophet of the exile. Say eh-seh-KYEL”
From Mexican boy names, mexican boy names from the Bible
How popular is Ezequiel?
- US rank in 2025
- #348
- 943 babies, 552 per million boys
- Best rank
- #335 in 2022
- Most babies: 1,023 in 2024
- Babies since 1912
- At least 20,811
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 8 per million |
| 1920s | 14 per million |
| 1930s | 12 per million |
| 1940s | 12 per million |
| 1950s | 11 per million |
| 1960s | 14 per million |
| 1970s | 35 per million |
| 1980s | 52 per million |
| 1990s | 132 per million |
| 2000s | 213 per million |
| 2010s | 300 per million |
| 2020s | 560 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #521 | #443 | #425 | #394 | #362 | #336 | #335 | #336 | #338 | #348 |
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 Ezequiel
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- EzekielGod strengthens (Hebrew, boy)
- ZekeGod strengthens (Hebrew, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- HezekiahYahweh strengthens (Hebrew, boy)
Middle names for Ezequiel
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
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- AdamMan, humankind (Hebrew, boy)
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- 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)
- JonathanYahweh has given (Hebrew, boy)
- SamuelName of God (Hebrew, boy)
- SimonHe has heard (Hebrew, boy)
- AaronProbably Egyptian, meaning unknown; Hebrew theories say exalted (Hebrew, boy)
- AbelBreath (Hebrew, boy)
- BenSon of the right hand (Hebrew, boy)
- EthanFirm, enduring (Hebrew, boy)
- IbrahimFather of many nations (Hebrew, boy)
Ezequiel: common questions
What does the name Ezequiel mean?
Ezequiel comes from Hebrew and means "God strengthens".
Is Ezequiel a boy or girl name?
Ezequiel is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Ezequiel come from?
Ezequiel comes from Hebrew and means "God strengthens". Today it is used in Spanish.
How do you pronounce Ezequiel?
In Spanish, say eh-seh-KYEL. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Ezequiel?
Ezequiel ranked #348 in the US in 2025, with 943 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Ezequiel?
Forms of Ezequiel with the same meaning and origin include Ezekiel (English) and Zeke (English).
What middle names go with Ezequiel?
Middle names that flow well with Ezequiel include Ansel, Dean, Henry, James and Lee. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.