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Haskell

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Pronounced HASS-kul /ˈhæs.kəl/High

Meaning: A Yiddish form of Ezekiel — from the Hebrew Yehezqel, 'God strengthens' (also read via the Yiddish for 'intellect/reason')Low

In 30 seconds: God strengthens: Haskell is a Yiddish form of Ezekiel. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew, Yiddish
MeaningA Yiddish form of Ezekiel — from the Hebrew Yehezqel, 'God strengthens' (also read via the Yiddish for 'intellect/reason')
U.S. rank (2024)#9283 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,700

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191918832024

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

Haskell is a Yiddish form of Ezekiel — from the Hebrew Yehezqel, 'God strengthens' (also read via the Yiddish for 'intellect/reason'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'HASS-kul').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage name, often in Jewish families. Rare, God-strengthens at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Haskell is a Yiddish form of Ezekiel — Hebrew 'God strengthens' — a crisp, vintage name (said 'HASS-kul').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Haskell — Yiddish form of Ezekiel; routes layered

Variations

HaskelHeschelHershel

Nicknames

Hask

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If you like Haskell…

Ezekiel— the source name
Hershel— a sound-neighbor Yiddish boys' name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haskell mean?

Haskell is a Yiddish form of Ezekiel — Hebrew 'God strengthens' (also read via 'intellect'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Haskell?

It's said HASS-kul /ˈhæs.kəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Haskell a boy or girl name?

Haskell is a boy's name.

How popular is Haskell?

Haskell is a very rare name in the U.S. today.

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