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Hezekiel

♂ Boy

Pronounced heh-ZEE-kee-el /hɛˈziː.ki.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: A form blending Ezekiel ('God strengthens', from Yehezqel) and Hezekiah ('the Lord strengthens'). A weighty, faith-rooted biblical-style name, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A weighty biblical form: Hezekiel means 'God strengthens' (said 'heh-ZEE-kee-el'). Rooted and strong.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA form blending Ezekiel ('God strengthens', from Yehezqel) and Hezekiah ('the Lord strengthens'). A weighty, faith-rooted biblical-style name, noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2022)#10184 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220142022

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

As a boy's name Hezekiel is a form joining Ezekiel ('God strengthens') and Hezekiah ('the Lord strengthens'), of Hebrew root. Weighty and strong — rare in the U.S. (said 'heh-ZEE-kee-el').

It appears very rarely in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and strong.

Did you know? Hezekiel blends Ezekiel and Hezekiah — both meaning that God 'strengthens' — a weighty, faith-rooted name, noted respectfully (said 'heh-ZEE-kee-el').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Hezekiel — form of Ezekiel/Hezekiah; Hebrew 'God strengthens'

Variations

EzekielHezekiahHesekiel

Nicknames

ZekeHez

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hezekiel mean?

Hezekiel blends Ezekiel and Hezekiah, both meaning that God 'strengthens.'

How do you pronounce Hezekiel?

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

Is Hezekiel a boy or girl name?

Hezekiel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hezekiel?

Hezekiel is a very rare name in the U.S.

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