Ezekiel

At a Glance: Name: Ezekiel – Meaning: God strengthens / God will strengthen – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ih-ZEE-kee-ul

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Ezekiel is a Hebrew name meaning "God strengthens" or "God will strengthen," pronounced ih-ZEE-kee-ul (IPA /ɪˈziːkiəl/). It's cataloged with a vintage-soul, timeless-classic feel, fitting its vintage era tag — a name with old roots that still reads as sturdy and current.

Meaning & Origin of Ezekiel

Meaning: God strengthens / god will strengthen.

Origin: Hebrew.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Ezekiel

Phonetic: ih-ZEE-kee-ul   IPA: /ɪˈziːkiəl/

Popularity of Ezekiel

Ezekiel has held steady near the top 60 in recent years, ranking #54 in 2024 with 5,390 babies given the name, just below its peak of #48 in 2022 when 6,043 boys received it.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Ezekiel mean?

God strengthens / god will strengthen. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ezekiel)

How do you pronounce Ezekiel?

Ezekiel is pronounced ih-ZEE-kee-ul (IPA: /ɪˈziːkiəl/).

Is Ezekiel a popular name right now?

Ezekiel is near its all-time peak (#48 in 2022), ranked #54 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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