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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 (2025)#4045 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 875

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019762025

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

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

Famous Bearers

  • ★Yechezkel (Ezekiel)
    Hebrew prophet of the 6th century BCE whose visions are recorded in the biblical Book of Ezekiel

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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.

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