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Chezky

♂ Boy

Pronounced KHEZ-kee /ˈxɛz.ki/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish affectionate form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel), from Hebrew Yeḥezqel, 'God will strengthen'. Used warmly in Ashkenazi Jewish families as an everyday spoken name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm Yiddish name: Chezky is a pet form of Ezekiel, 'God will strengthen' (said 'KHEZ-kee'). A heritage pick.
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Origin MediumYiddish, Hebrew
MeaningA Yiddish affectionate form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel), from Hebrew Yeḥezqel, 'God will strengthen'. Used warmly in Ashkenazi Jewish families as an everyday spoken name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12627 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 51

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920082024

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

Chezky is a Yiddish affectionate form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel), from the Hebrew for 'God will strengthen'. It is used warmly within Ashkenazi Jewish communities as a spoken pet name for the biblical Ezekiel (said 'KHEZ-kee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Orthodox and Hasidic families. Heritage-rich and endearing.

Did you know? Chezky is the friendly Yiddish form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel), 'God will strengthen' — an everyday name in Ashkenazi Jewish homes (said 'KHEZ-kee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Chezky — Yiddish pet form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel), 'God will strengthen'

Variations

ChatzkyYechezkelEzekiel

Nicknames

ChezKez

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chezky mean?

Chezky is a Yiddish pet form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel), meaning 'God will strengthen'.

How do you pronounce Chezky?

It's said KHEZ-kee /ˈxɛz.ki/ — two syllables, stress on the first, with a soft 'kh' at the start.

Is Chezky a boy or girl name?

Chezky is a boy's name.

How popular is Chezky?

Chezky is a rare name in the U.S., used mainly within Ashkenazi Jewish families.

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