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Ezekiel

Ezekiel is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “God's Strength.” In 2024 it was given to 5,390 boys in the United States.

Ezekiel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American
Meaning
“God's Strength”
Pronunciation
/ɪˈziːkiəl/

About the name Ezekiel

Ezekiel belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “God's Strength” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ezekiel first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #48 in 2022, and in 2024 5,390 babies received the name — 78,441 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ezekiel in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#48 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Ezekiel in 2024
5,390
Total since 1880
78,441

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ezekiel mean?

Ezekiel means “God's Strength” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ezekiel a boy or girl name?

Ezekiel is a boy name. In 2024, 5,390 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ezekiel?

Ezekiel comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ezekiel?

Ezekiel first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #48 in 2022, and 5,390 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Ezekiel?

Ezekiel is pronounced /ɪˈziːkiəl/ (IPA).

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