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At a Glance
- Meaning
- God strengthens / God will strengthen
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ih-ZEE-kee-ul
Ezekiel is a Hebrew name meaning "God strengthens" or "God will strengthen," pronounced ih-ZEE-kee-ul (/ɪˈziːkiəl/). It has an old, steady feel to it while still working comfortably as a name for a baby today. If you like names with real depth behind them and a classic, timeless sound, Ezekiel is worth a close look.
Meaning & Origin of Ezekiel
Meaning: God strengthens / god will strengthen.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ezekiel
ih-ZEE-kee-ulIPA /ɪˈziːkiəl/
Popularity of Ezekiel
Ezekiel ranked #54 in 2024, given to 5,390 babies that year. It reached its highest point in 2022 at #48, with 6,043 babies given the name — so it's dipped only slightly since that peak.
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FAQ
What does the name Ezekiel mean?
God strengthens / god will strengthen. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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