Mostly boys
Isaiah
Hebrew
“Salvation of the Lord”
Mostly boys · Hebrew
Ezekiel
“God strengthens”
Say it eh-ZEE-kee-ulPronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Ezekiel.
Ezekiel comes from the Hebrew Yechezqel and is traditionally interpreted as God strengthens. Its biblical connection is the prophet Ezekiel and the Old Testament book bearing his name.
Zeke offers a compact alternative to the four-syllable full form. That difference can suit families who want a substantial formal name but prefer a short, distinct everyday nickname.
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A little perspective
How popular is Ezekiel?
Girls · 2025#12,3167 recorded births
Boys · 2025#615,091 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 61 | 5,091 |
| 2025 | Girls | 12,316 | 7 |
| 2024 | Boys | 54 | 5,420 |
| 2023 | Boys | 50 | 5,611 |
| 2022 | Boys | 48 | 6,053 |
| 2022 | Girls | 16,090 | 5 |
| 2021 | Boys | 53 | 5,848 |
| 2021 | Girls | 11,446 | 8 |
| 2020 | Boys | 64 | 5,091 |
| 2020 | Girls | 13,995 | 6 |
| 2019 | Boys | 71 | 4,936 |
| 2018 | Boys | 87 | 4,366 |
| 2017 | Boys | 82 | 4,777 |
| 2017 | Girls | 11,994 | 8 |
| 2016 | Boys | 120 | 3,404 |
| 2016 | Girls | 14,929 | 6 |
| 2015 | Boys | 146 | 2,812 |
| 2015 | Girls | 17,312 | 5 |
| 2014 | Boys | 180 | 2,383 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Nicknames
Zeke
Variations & related forms
Ezequiel
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