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Cheskel

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How to Pronounce Cheskel

Pronounced KHES-kel /ˈxɛs.kɛl/Medium

Meaning: Yiddish form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel) — 'God strengthens' — used in Hasidic communitiesHigh

In 30 seconds: Ezekiel at the tish: Cheskel is the Hasidic Yiddish form of the prophet's 'God strengthens' — dry bones, warm community. Williamsburg and Monsey keep it thriving.
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Origin HighYiddish, Hebrew
MeaningYiddish form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel) — 'God strengthens' — used in Hasidic communities
U.S. rank (2025)#3326 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births35 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 712
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319582025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cheskel is the Yiddish vernacular of Yechezkel — Ezekiel, 'God strengthens', the prophet of exile visions — as Ashkenazi communities have said it for centuries (Chatzkel and Chaskel are regional brothers). It remains a living name in Hasidic Brooklyn, Antwerp, and Jerusalem.

U.S. statistics reflect those communities; outside them the name is essentially unknown. Prophetic thunder, heimish delivery.

Did you know? Yiddish names often soften Hebrew's formality — Yechezkel becomes Cheskel, Chatzkel, or affectionate Cheskele, the prophet wrapped in a grandfather's cardigan.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Yechezkel — root form

Variations

ChaskelChatzkelYechezkel

Nicknames

Cheski

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cheskel mean?

Cheskel is the Yiddish form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel), meaning 'God strengthens'.

How do you pronounce Cheskel?

It's said KHES-kel /ˈxɛs.kɛl/ — two syllables, with the guttural kh of 'Bach'.

Is Cheskel a boy or girl name?

Cheskel is a boy's name.

How popular is Cheskel?

Cheskel is rare nationally and familiar in Hasidic communities.

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