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Ezekyel

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-ZEE-kee-el /ɛˈzi.ki.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: A stylized spelling of Ezekiel — from the Hebrew Yehezqel, 'God strengthens; may God strengthen'Low

In 30 seconds: God strengthens: Ezekyel spells Ezekiel. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-ZEE-kee-el').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA stylized spelling of Ezekiel — from the Hebrew Yehezqel, 'God strengthens; may God strengthen'

U.S. rank (2024)#9232 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 79

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Ezekyel is a stylized spelling of Ezekiel — from the Hebrew Yehezqel, 'God strengthens; may God strengthen' (a major prophet). A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-ZEE-kee-el').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern spelling of Ezekiel. Rare in this form, God-strengthens at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ezekiel comes from the Hebrew Yehezqel, 'God strengthens' (a major prophet) — Ezekyel is a stylized spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'eh-ZEE-kee-el').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Ezekiel — Hebrew etymology

Variations

EzekielEzekeilEzequiel

Nicknames

Zeke

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ezekyel mean?

Ezekyel spells Ezekiel — Hebrew 'God strengthens'.

How do you pronounce Ezekyel?

It's said eh-ZEE-kee-el /ɛˈzi.ki.ɛl/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ezekyel a boy or girl name?

Ezekyel is a boy's name.

How popular is Ezekyel?

Ezekyel is a very rare spelling in the U.S.