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Ezequiel
BoySpanish, Hebrew· “God strengthens”
- Meaning
- God strengthens
- Origin
- Spanish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- eh-seh-KYEHL
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #348
- US babies 2025
- 943
- Best rank
- #335 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Ezequiel
Ezequiel is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “God strengthens”.
Ezequiel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Ezekiel, the prophet whose visions fill one of the major books of the Hebrew Bible. The Hebrew original, Yechezkel, means God strengthens or God will strengthen. The name has long been used in Spain, Latin America and Portugal, and it is well established among Spanish-speaking families in the United States. It has a rich, rhythmic sound and a serious, spiritual meaning. Families who choose it often use Eze or Zeke as nicknames, and the full name pairs well with both classic Spanish and English middle names.
Popularity over time
Ezequiel first appears in US Social Security records in 1912. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 46 different years, starting in 1976. Its best national rank was #335 in 2022, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 1,023 were named Ezequiel. In 2025, 943 babies were named Ezequiel, and it ranked #348 nationally. That is 93% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,507 in 1920, #2,250 in 1950, #902 in 1980, #597 in 2000, #571 in 2010, and #348 in 2025. Of the 20,811 US boys named Ezequiel since records began, 28% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 5,638 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Dariel, Kade, Briggs, Onyx, and Sullivan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ezequiel ranked highest in Texas, California, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #157 | 238 |
| California | #158 | 246 |
| Arizona | #194 | 45 |
| New Mexico | #203 | 10 |
| Nevada | #251 | 12 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Ezequiel is usually pronounced eh-seh-KYEHL, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with E and ends in “-el”.
Middle names for Ezequiel
A few middle names that flow with Ezequiel: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ezequiel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ezequiel mean?
Ezequiel is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “God strengthens”.
What is the origin of the name Ezequiel?
Ezequiel has Spanish and Hebrew roots. Ezequiel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Ezekiel, the prophet whose visions fill one of the major books of the Hebrew Bible.
Is Ezequiel a popular name?
Yes. Ezequiel ranked #348 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Ezequiel a boy or girl name?
Ezequiel is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Ezequiel?
Ezequiel is usually pronounced eh-seh-KYEHL. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings