Ezekiel
Ezekiel first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2022, when 6,053 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 5,091.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ezekiel popular?
Rising Ezekiel has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 33,114 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30,377 | |
| 2000s | 11,124 | |
| 1990s | 3,741 | |
| 1980s | 1,522 | |
| 1970s | 820 | |
| 1960s | 345 | |
| 1950s | 416 | |
| 1940s | 472 | |
| 1930s | 409 | |
| 1920s | 514 | |
| 1910s | 374 | |
| 1900s | 118 | |
| 1890s | 115 | |
| 1880s | 144 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ezekiel mean?
Ezekiel is from the Hebrew for “God strengthens.”
Nicknames for Ezekiel
- Zeke
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ezekiel mean?
Ezekiel means God strengthens. Ezekiel is from the Hebrew for “God strengthens.”
What is the origin of the name Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is of Hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is pronounced “ih-ZEE-kee-ul.”
Is Ezekiel a boy or a girl name?
Ezekiel is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Ezekiel a popular name right now?
Ezekiel has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Ezekiel?
In 2025, Ezekiel ranked #61 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ezekiel most popular?
Ezekiel was most popular in 2022, when about 6,053 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Ezekiel?
Common nicknames for Ezekiel include Zeke.
What names are similar to Ezekiel?
Names similar to Ezekiel include Elijah, Isaiah, Josiah, Gabriel.
What names go well with Ezekiel?
Hebrew names that pair well with Ezekiel include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.