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Exequiel

♂ Boy

Pronounced ek-seh-KYEL /ˌɛk.sɛˈkjɛl/Medium

Meaning: Exequiel is a Spanish spelling of Ezequiel / Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' or 'God will strengthen.' Ezekiel is a major prophet of the Hebrew Bible. It carries Spanish and Hebrew heritage.Medium

In 30 seconds: A prophet's name: Exequiel, a Spanish Ezekiel, means 'God strengthens' (said 'ek-seh-KYEL').

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Origin MediumHebrew, Spanish

MeaningExequiel is a Spanish spelling of Ezequiel / Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' or 'God will strengthen.' Ezekiel is a major prophet of the Hebrew Bible. It carries Spanish and Hebrew heritage.

U.S. rank (2024)#12839 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 54

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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History & Origin

Exequiel is a Spanish form of Ezequiel / Ezekiel, from Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens.' Ezekiel is a major prophet of scripture; the Exequiel spelling is popular in Argentina and across Latin America (said 'ek-seh-KYEL').

In the U.S. it is uncommon, appearing in Hispanic families. Uncommon, biblical, and warm.

Did you know? Exequiel is a Spanish spelling of Ezekiel — 'God strengthens' — the name of a major prophet, common across Latin America, noted here with its roots (said 'ek-seh-KYEL').

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References — Exequiel — Spanish Ezequiel/Ezekiel; Hebrew 'God strengthens'

Variations

EzequielEzekielEsequiel

Nicknames

ExeKiel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Exequiel mean?

Exequiel is a Spanish spelling of Ezekiel, from the Hebrew for 'God strengthens.'

How do you pronounce Exequiel?

It's said ek-seh-KYEL /ˌɛk.sɛˈkjɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Exequiel a boy or girl name?

Exequiel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Exequiel?

Exequiel is an uncommon name in the U.S., more common in Latin America.