BoyHebrew origin3 syllables
Ezekiel
Meaning: “God strengthens”
About the name Ezekiel
Ezekiel is a boy name with Hebrew roots, meaning “God strengthens”.
It has a vintage feel. In 2025, Ezekiel ranked #61 for boys in the US, with 5,091 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2022. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Ezekiel were boys.
Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew, meaning “God strengthens”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Ezekiel”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #61
- In 2015
- #146
- Babies in 2025
- 5,091
Popularity of Ezekiel, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.