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Izekiel

♂ Boy

Pronounced ih-ZEE-kee-el /ɪˈzi.ki.ɛl/High

Meaning: Spelling of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yehezkel, 'God strengthens' — the visionary prophet of the exileHigh

In 30 seconds: God strengthens: Izekiel is a fresh spelling of Ezekiel — the prophet of the valley of dry bones and the fiery wheels. Scriptural power, a streamlined modern look.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningSpelling of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yehezkel, 'God strengthens' — the visionary prophet of the exile
U.S. rank (2024)#3716 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 245

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420102024

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

History & Origin

Izekiel is a modern spelling of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yehezkel, 'God strengthens' — the major prophet of the Babylonian exile, known for visions of the dry bones and the chariot-throne. The Iz- spelling foregrounds a fresh, modern sound; this page covers its boys' use.

It registers thinly as a variant. God-strengthens at the root, prophetic, and modern.

Did you know? Ezekiel — the root of Izekiel — saw the famous vision of dry bones rising to life and the dazzling wheels-within-wheels; his name means 'God strengthens'.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Ezekiel — root etymology

Variations

EzekielEzequielIzeyah

Nicknames

ZekeIzzy

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If you like Izekiel…

Ezekiel— the standard spelling of the same name
Ezequiel— the Spanish form
Zeke— the short form within it
Izaiah— a fellow Iz- biblical spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Izekiel mean?

Izekiel is a spelling of Ezekiel, Hebrew for 'God strengthens', the visionary prophet.

How do you pronounce Izekiel?

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

Is Izekiel a boy or girl name?

Izekiel is a boy's name.

How popular is Izekiel?

Izekiel is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Ezekiel is far more common.