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Yechezkel

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Pronounced yeh-KHEZ-kel /jɛˈxɛz.kɛl/Medium

Meaning: The original Hebrew form of Ezekiel — Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' — the exile prophetHigh

In 30 seconds: Ezekiel, unanglicized: Yechezkel is the prophet's own Hebrew name — dry bones, chariot visions, 'God strengthens' — straight from the source.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningThe original Hebrew form of Ezekiel — Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' — the exile prophet

U.S. rank (2024)#3774 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 848

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Yechezkel is the original Hebrew of Ezekiel — 'God strengthens' — the priest-prophet of the Babylonian exile. Standard in Orthodox use; the Chazon Ish (Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz) studied under its chapters.

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox communities. Rare, God-strengthens at the root, and visionary.

Did you know? The prophet who saw the valley of dry bones rise answers to Yechezkel in every synagogue reading — the KJV's Ezekiel is the translation.

Overall data confidence 88%

Behind the Name — Ezekiel — root etymology

Variations

EzekielChaskelYechezkiel

Nicknames

Chezky

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If you like Yechezkel…

Ezekiel— the anglicized form of the same prophet

Yehoshua— a fellow original-Hebrew classic

Yeshaya— the Hebrew Isaiah brother

Moishe— the companion Orthodox staple

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yechezkel mean?

Yechezkel is the original Hebrew of Ezekiel, 'God strengthens'.

How do you pronounce Yechezkel?

It's said yeh-KHEZ-kel /jɛˈxɛz.kɛl/ — three syllables, with a guttural KH.

Is Yechezkel a boy or girl name?

Yechezkel is a boy's name.

How popular is Yechezkel?

Yechezkel is a rare name in the U.S., used in Orthodox communities.