Ezekiel
Gender: Boy
Meaning: God will strengthen, God's strength
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #61 in 2025 with 5,091 babies born.
History: Ezekiel was a major prophet of the Old Testament who received dramatic visions of God, including the famous valley of dry bones. His name means God will strengthen. It has been used in Jewish and Christian communities for centuries and has seen a major modern revival, often shortened to Zeke.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Ezekiel? About 1 in 653 babies born in 2025 were named Ezekiel, or roughly 14 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Ezekiel
What does the name Ezekiel mean?
Ezekiel means “God will strengthen, God's strength” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Ezekiel?
Ezekiel has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “God will strengthen, God's strength”.
How popular is Ezekiel?
Ezekiel ranked #61 in 2025 — given to 5,091 babies that year.
When was Ezekiel most popular?
Ezekiel peaked in 2022 with 6,043 babies registered that year.
Is Ezekiel a boy or girl name?
Ezekiel is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Ezekiels in registered births are male.
Is the name Ezekiel rising or falling in popularity?
Ezekiel has risen 13636 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #13697 in 2020 to #61 in 2025.
How long has Ezekiel been recorded?
Ezekiel appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.