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Chezkel

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Chezkel

Pronounced KHEZ-kel /ˈxɛz.kɛl/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish form of Ezekiel (Hebrew Yechezkel), 'God strengthens' — the name of the biblical prophet Ezekiel. A traditional, faith-rooted Jewish name.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Chezkel — 'God strengthens'; a form of Ezekiel (said 'KHEZ-kel'). A Yiddish form of Ezekiel, which we note respectfully.
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Origin LowHebrew, Yiddish
MeaningA Yiddish form of Ezekiel (Hebrew Yechezkel), 'God strengthens' — the name of the biblical prophet Ezekiel. A traditional, faith-rooted Jewish name.
U.S. rank (2017)#12628 ↘ Falling
2017 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 16
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020102017

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

Chezkel is a Yiddish form of Ezekiel (Hebrew Yechezkel), 'God strengthens'; a traditional Yiddish form of Ezekiel (said 'KHEZ-kel').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, heritage, and faith-rooted.

Did you know? Chezkel is a Yiddish form of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' — the name of the great biblical prophet (said 'KHEZ-kel').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Chezkel — Yiddish form of Ezekiel; Hebrew 'God strengthens'

Variations

YechezkelEzekielChatzkel

Nicknames

Chez

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chezkel mean?

Chezkel is a Yiddish form of Ezekiel (Hebrew Yechezkel), meaning 'God strengthens' — the name of the biblical prophet.

How do you pronounce Chezkel?

It's said KHEZ-kel /ˈxɛz.kɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Chezkel a boy or girl name?

Here Chezkel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Chezkel?

Chezkel is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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