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Esequiel

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How to Pronounce Esequiel

Pronounced eh-seh-kee-EL /ˌɛ.sɛ.kiˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish form of Ezekiel — from Hebrew Yehezkel, 'God strengthens; may God strengthen'Medium

In 30 seconds: God strengthens: Esequiel is the Spanish Ezekiel — 'God strengthens'. Strong, devout, and warm (said 'eh-seh-kee-EL').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA Spanish form of Ezekiel — from Hebrew Yehezkel, 'God strengthens; may God strengthen'
U.S. rank (2024)#5714 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,929

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197418812024

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

Esequiel is a Spanish form of Ezekiel (also spelled Ezequiel) — from Hebrew Yehezkel, 'God strengthens; may God strengthen'. The visionary prophet Ezekiel of the Babylonian exile (the valley of dry bones). A strong, devout name across the Spanish-speaking world (said 'eh-seh-kee-EL'; nickname Cheque).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, God-strengthens at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Ezekiel means 'God strengthens; may God strengthen' (Hebrew Yehezkel) — the great visionary prophet — Esequiel is a Spanish form, strong and devout (said 'eh-seh-kee-EL').
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Ezequiel — root etymology

Variations

EzequielEzekielEzequías

Nicknames

Cheque

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Ezekiel— the English form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Esequiel mean?

Esequiel is the Spanish Ezekiel — Hebrew 'God strengthens; may God strengthen'.

How do you pronounce Esequiel?

It's said eh-seh-kee-EL /ˌɛ.sɛ.kiˈɛl/ — four syllables, stress on the last.

Is Esequiel a boy or girl name?

Esequiel is a boy's name.

How popular is Esequiel?

Esequiel is a rare name in the U.S.

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