Ezechiel

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Ezechiel Pronunciation

Ezechiel is pronounced eh-ZEK-ee-el /ɛˈzɛk.i.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: A Latin/French form of Ezekiel — from Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens; God will strengthen; may God strengthen'Low

In 30 seconds: God strengthens; God will strengthen: Ezechiel is a form of Ezekiel. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'eh-ZEK-ee-el').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA Latin/French form of Ezekiel — from Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens; God will strengthen; may God strengthen'

U.S. rank (2024)#6942 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 185

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Ezechiel is a Latin/French form of Ezekiel — from Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens; God will strengthen; may God strengthen' — borne by the great prophet of the exile. A lyrical, devout name (said 'eh-ZEK-ee-el'; nickname Zeke).

In the U.S. it appears in Latin-American and European families. Rare in this spelling, God-strengthens at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Ezekiel means 'God strengthens; God will strengthen' in Hebrew (the prophet of the valley of dry bones) — Ezechiel is a Latin/French form, lyrical and devout (said 'eh-ZEK-ee-el').

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References — Ezekiel — Latin/French form

Variations

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Nicknames

Zeke

Themes & Styles

Hebrew

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Ezekiel— the standard English form

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ezechiel?

Ezechiel is pronounced eh-ZEK-ee-el (/ɛˈzɛk.i.ɛl/). Press play above to hear Ezechiel said aloud.

How do you say Ezechiel?

Ezechiel is said eh-ZEK-ee-el (/ɛˈzɛk.i.ɛl/). Press play above to hear Ezechiel said aloud.

What does the name Ezechiel mean?

Ezechiel is a Latin/French Ezekiel — Hebrew 'God strengthens; God will strengthen'.

Is Ezechiel a boy or girl name?

Ezechiel is a boy's name.

How popular is Ezechiel?

Ezechiel is a rare name in the U.S.