Ezel

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-zel /ˈɛz.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: Ezel appears by more than one path: as a biblical place name (the stone Ezel in the story of David and Jonathan), and as a Turkish name meaning 'eternity; the eternal past.' No single route dominates for its modern use, which is uncertain, and we note that.Low

In 30 seconds: A cross-route name: Ezel is a biblical place and a Turkish name for 'eternity' (said 'EH-zel'). Routes vary, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, Turkish

MeaningEzel appears by more than one path: as a biblical place name (the stone Ezel in the story of David and Jonathan), and as a Turkish name meaning 'eternity; the eternal past.' No single route dominates for its modern use, which is uncertain, and we note that.

U.S. rank (2024)#12848 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 268

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

Ezel reaches families by more than one route: as a biblical place name — the stone Ezel in the story of David and Jonathan — and as a Turkish name, 'eternity.' The modern route is uncertain, which we note. A short, striking pick (said 'EH-zel').

In the U.S. it is rare. Rare, cross-route, and crisp.

Did you know? Ezel names the stone where David and Jonathan parted in scripture, and separately means 'eternity' in Turkish — two paths to one spelling, its route uncertain, which we note (said 'EH-zel').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Ezel — biblical place name + Turkish 'eternity'; routes vary

Variations

EzellEzal

Nicknames

EzZel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ezel mean?

Ezel is a biblical place name and separately a Turkish name meaning 'eternity.' The modern route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ezel?

It's said EH-zel /ˈɛz.ɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ezel a boy or girl name?

Here Ezel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ezel?

Ezel is a rare name in the U.S.