Ezequiel

eh-theh-KYEHL; eh-seh-KYEHL
Spanish and Portuguese form of Ezekiel, Hebrew
"God strengthens"

Ezequiel Origin and Meaning

The name Ezequiel is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning "God strengthens".

Ezekiel and Ezequiel have both featured in the US Top 1000 since the 1980s , though it has been since the 2010s that they've become favorites. Joining Biblical or international style choices such as Gabriel and Raphael, Ezekiel is in the Top 100, while this Spanish and Portuguese variation sits comfortably in the Top 400.

Ezekiel is derived from the Hebrew name Yechezqel, composed of the elements chazaq, meaning "to strengthen," and ’el, referring to God. In the Old Testament, Ezekiel is an important prophet and the author of the Book of Ezekiel, predicting the fall of Jerusalem and eventual rehabilitation of Israel.

PopUlar in Brazil, Spain, Uruguay, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, Ezequiel was given to nearly 1000 babies in the US in 2023.

# 336 in the US

Ezequiel Rank in US Top 1000

Ezequiel Popularity

Famous People Named Ezequiel

  • Ezequiel Marcelo Garay
    Argentine footballer
  • Ezequiel Iván Lavezzi
    Argentine footballer
  • Ezequiel Manuel Carrera
    Venezuelan baseball player
  • Ezequiel Matías Schelotto
    Italian footballer
  • Ezequiel Cabeza De Baca
    American politician; 2nd Governor of New Mexico

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