Ezequiel Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Ezequiel is pronounced as “eh-zeh-kee-el” and consists of four syllables​

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A Deep Dive

Ezequiel Overview

Meaning

God will strengthen, God’s strength

Gender

Boy

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name “Yechezkel,” meaning “God strengthens.”

Religion

Judaism, Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˌɛz.ɪˈkwiː.əl/

Popularity

Ezequiel is favored in Spanish-speaking countries and has found recognition in the USA. In 2023, Ezequiel ranked #426 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Religious and Spiritual, Long, Exotic

Associated Traits

Resilient, dependable, faithful

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with the biblical prophet Ezekiel, known for his visions and prophecies.

Name Day

April 10 (Spain)
A Deep Dive

Ezequiel Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Ezekiel, Hezekiah, Yehezkel

Common Nicknames

Zeke, Zek, Ezi, Kiel, Eli

Diminutives

Ezzy, Ez, Zekie, Kiely, Ezo

Famous People

  • Ezequiel Lavezzi
    (Argentine Soccer Player)
  • Ezequiel Garay
    (Argentine Soccer Player)
  • Ezequiel Martínez Estrada
    (Argentine Writer)
  • Ezequiel Fernández Moores
    (Argentine Journalist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Ezequiel
    ("3%," TV Series)
  • "Ezequiel's Prophecy"
    (Novel)
  • Ezequiel Montero
    ("El Marginal," TV Series)
  • "Ezequiel's Journey"
    (Film)
  • Ezequiel
    ("The Chosen," Song)

Places

  • Ezequiel Montes Municipality
    (Querétaro, Mexico)
  • Ezequiel Zamora National Park
    (Miranda, Venezuela)

What Is the Meaning of Ezequiel?

Ezequiel translates to “God strengthens.” Those named Ezequiel are often seen as strong and resilient.

What Is the Origin of The Name Ezequiel?

Ezequiel has its roots in Hebrew, originating from the name Yehezq’el. Over time, it passed into Greek and Latin before becoming Ezequiel in Spanish and Portuguese.

Ezequiel Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Ezequiel in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3362021#3342022#3362023
Top 3 Rankings#3342022#3362021#3362023

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Ezequiel

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023336
(-2 from 2022)
988
(-25 from 2022)
0.05396
2022334
(+2 from 2021)
1013
(+44 from 2021)
0.05409
2021336
(+25 from 2020)
969
(+108 from 2020)
0.05172
2020361
(+33 from 2019)
861
(+67 from 2019)
0.04655
2019394
(+31 from 2018)
794
(+72 from 2018)
0.04132
2018425
(+17 from 2017)
722
(+21 from 2017)
0.03714
2017442
(+79 from 2016)
701
(+134 from 2016)
0.03542
2016521
(+53 from 2015)
567
(+79 from 2015)
0.02799
2015574
(-3 from 2014)
488
No change from 2014
0.02387
2014571
(-7 from 2013)
488
(+20 from 2013)
0.02381
2013564
(-47 from 2012)
468
(-42 from 2012)
0.02316
2012517
(+41 from 2011)
510
(+55 from 2011)
0.02513
2011558
(+11 from 2010)
455
(+10 from 2010)
0.02240
2010569
(-3 from 2009)
445
(-21 from 2009)
0.02166
2009566
(-45 from 2008)
466
(-54 from 2008)
0.02197
2008521
(+6 from 2007)
520
(+33 from 2007)
0.02385
2007527
(+19 from 2006)
487
(+23 from 2006)
0.02199
2006546
(+3 from 2005)
464
(+27 from 2005)
0.02116
2005549
(+16 from 2004)
437
(+34 from 2004)
0.02054
2004565
(+3 from 2003)
403
(+11 from 2003)
0.01907
2003568
(-10 from 2002)
392
(-6 from 2002)
0.01866
2002558
(+16 from 2001)
398
(+39 from 2001)
0.01926
2001574
(+22 from 2000)
359
(+28 from 2000)
0.01736
2000596
(-35 from 1999)
331
(-25 from 1999)
0.01585
1999561
(+29 from 1998)
356
(+35 from 1998)
0.01746
1998590
(-25 from 1997)
321
(-12 from 1997)
0.01583
1997565
(-5 from 1996)
333
(+4 from 1996)
0.01667
1996560
(+45 from 1995)
329
(+43 from 1995)
0.01642
1995605
(+67 from 1994)
286
(+50 from 1994)
0.01422
1994672
(+91 from 1993)
236
(+48 from 1993)
0.01158
1993763
(+19 from 1992)
188
(+9 from 1992)
0.00910
1992782
(+26 from 1991)
179
(+16 from 1991)
0.00853
1991808
(-44 from 1990)
163
(-14 from 1990)
0.00769
1990764
(+187 from 1989)
177
(+62 from 1989)
0.00822
1989951
(-82 from 1988)
115
(-4 from 1988)
0.00549
1988869
(+92 from 1987)
119
(+23 from 1987)
0.00594
1987961
(-14 from 1986)
96
(+3 from 1986)
0.00492
1986947
(+119 from 1985)
93
(+18 from 1985)
0.00484
19851066
(-79 from 1984)
75
(-6 from 1984)
0.00390
1984987
(-1 from 1983)
81
(+1 from 1983)
0.00432
1983986
(-110 from 1982)
80
(-23 from 1982)
0.00429
1982876
(+30 from 1981)
103
(+6 from 1981)
0.00546
1981906
(-6 from 1980)
97
(-2 from 1980)
0.00521
1980900
(+177 from 1979)
99
(+31 from 1979)
0.00534
19791077
(+22 from 1978)
68
(+5 from 1978)
0.00380
19781099
(-45 from 1977)
63
(-4 from 1977)
0.00369
19771054
(-97 from 1976)
67
(-9 from 1976)
0.00392
1976957
(+73 from 1975)
76
(+12 from 1975)
0.00466
19751030
(+168 from 1974)
64
(+16 from 1974)
0.00394
19741198
(-184 from 1973)
48
(-15 from 1973)
0.00294
19731014
(+196 from 1972)
63
(+17 from 1972)
0.00390
19721210
(+79 from 1971)
46
(+4 from 1971)
0.00275
19711289
(+7 from 1970)
42
(+1 from 1970)
0.00231
19701296
(+80 from 1969)
41
(+7 from 1969)
0.00215
19691376
(+237 from 1968)
34
(+10 from 1968)
0.00186
19681613
(-73 from 1967)
24
(-1 from 1967)
0.00135
19671540
(-281 from 1966)
25
(-11 from 1966)
0.00140
19661259
(+197 from 1965)
36
(+8 from 1965)
0.00198
19651456
(-72 from 1964)
28
(-4 from 1964)
0.00148
19641384
(+129 from 1963)
32
(+5 from 1963)
0.00158
19631513
(+74 from 1962)
27
(+2 from 1962)
0.00131
19621587
(+287 from 1961)
25
(+6 from 1961)
0.00119
19611874
(-321 from 1960)
19
(-8 from 1960)
0.00088
19601553
(+254 from 1959)
27
(+7 from 1959)
0.00125
19591807
(-361 from 1958)
20
(-9 from 1958)
0.00092
19581446
(+100 from 1957)
29
(+3 from 1957)
0.00135
19571546
(-129 from 1956)
26
(-4 from 1956)
0.00119
19561417
(+66 from 1955)
30
(+3 from 1955)
0.00140
19551483
(+405 from 1954)
27
(+10 from 1954)
0.00129
19541888
(-510 from 1953)
17
(-13 from 1953)
0.00082
19531378
(+695 from 1952)
30
(+16 from 1952)
0.00150
19522073
(-235 from 1951)
14
(-3 from 1951)
0.00071
19511838
(+367 from 1950)
17
(+5 from 1950)
0.00089
19502205
(-661 from 1949)
12
(-11 from 1949)
0.00066
19491544
(-84 from 1948)
23
(-2 from 1948)
0.00128
19481460
(+456 from 1947)
25
(+9 from 1947)
0.00140
19471916
(-476 from 1946)
16
(-8 from 1946)
0.00086
19461440
(+141 from 1945)
24
(+6 from 1945)
0.00145
19451581
(-7 from 1944)
18
(-1 from 1944)
0.00131
19441574
(+412 from 1943)
19
(+5 from 1943)
0.00137
19431986
(-490 from 1942)
14
(-8 from 1942)
0.00096
19421496
(+586 from 1941)
22
(+10 from 1941)
0.00156
19412082
(+589 from 1940)
12
(+4 from 1940)
0.00096
19402671
(-621 from 1939)
8
(-4 from 1939)
0.00067
19392050
(+276 from 1938)
12
(+2 from 1938)
0.00106
19382326
(+153 from 1937)
10
(+1 from 1937)
0.00088
19372479
(-840 from 1936)
9
(-8 from 1936)
0.00082
19361639
(+607 from 1935)
17
(+6 from 1935)
0.00160
19352246
(-314 from 1934)
11
(-3 from 1934)
0.00103
19341932
(+161 from 1933)
14
(+2 from 1933)
0.00132
19332093
(+220 from 1932)
12
(+1 from 1932)
0.00118
19322313
(-309 from 1931)
11
(-3 from 1931)
0.00102
19312004
(-40 from 1930)
14
(-1 from 1930)
0.00131
19301964
(-30 from 1929)
15
(-1 from 1929)
0.00133
19291934
(+26 from 1928)
16
No change from 1928
0.00144
19281960
(-1 from 1927)
16
(-1 from 1927)
0.00140
19271959
(+115 from 1926)
17
(+2 from 1926)
0.00146
19262074
(+15 from 1925)
15
No change from 1925
0.00131
19252089
(+258 from 1924)
15
(+2 from 1924)
0.00130
19242347
(+425 from 1923)
13
(+3 from 1923)
0.00111
19232772
(-1181 from 1922)
10
(-13 from 1922)
0.00088
19221591
(+785 from 1921)
23
(+10 from 1921)
0.00204
19212376
(+83 from 1920)
13
(+1 from 1920)
0.00114
19202459
(+656 from 1919)
12
(+4 from 1919)
0.00109
19193115
(-855 from 1918)
8
(-5 from 1918)
0.00079
19182260
(+696 from 1917)
13
(+5 from 1917)
0.00124
19172956
(-567 from 1916)
8
(-3 from 1916)
0.00083
19162389
(+1003 from 1915)
11
(+5 from 1915)
0.00119
19153392
(-848 from 1912)
6
(+1 from 1912)
0.00068
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19122544
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00111
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Ezequiel

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1792021#1722022#1602023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1942021#1652022#1752023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3132021#4162022#4372023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4472021#4502022#5972023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1942021#2222022#2672023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3352021#2752022#3062023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2382021#2762022#3332023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3742021#3142022#2392023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4732021#3152022#3162023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4532021#5852022#4792023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4612021#3902022#3582023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#6272021#6072022#5922023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4202021#7982022#2842023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1182021#2402022#1932023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2262021#2962022#2112023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2892021#2942022#3212023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5872021#4352022#5532023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#9232020#8442021#6592023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4202020#5242021#4412023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2812021#5132022#4392023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#7032021#6222022#4412023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7882021#6692022#3942023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3602021#5192022#2862023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4302021#4202022#3842023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4892021#5322022#4882023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5272021#4812022#5252023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3492021#2222022#4612023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6142020#8652022#8442023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#8812021#7572022#8862023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5042020#5062021#3262022

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6052020#4932022#8092023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5202021#3672022#5192023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6442020#7362021#6782022

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7412019#8472021#6692022

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4142012#3242017#4292023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2422012#1902016#2532017

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#8202007#7812018#8082022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1812018

Popularity Rankings for Ezequiel in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#62021#92022#82023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#652015#82020#102021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#512021#682022#882023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1052019#972020#1102021

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#1102020#982021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9032009#6632016#7992021

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7882014#8692021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#12792017

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Ezequiel a Name for Boys or Girls?

Ezequiel is commonly used for boys, especially in Spanish-speaking countries, grounded in its deep biblical roots.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Ezequiel

Ezequiel in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Ezequiel Lavezzi (Soccer Player, born 1985): An Argentine soccer player celebrated for his time with Paris Saint-Germain and the Argentina national team.
  • Ezequiel Garay (Soccer Player, born 1986): An Argentine soccer player renowned for his defensive skills and his career with clubs like Real Madrid and Valencia.
  • Ezequiel Martínez Estrada (Writer, 1895–1964): An Argentine writer and essayist noted for his critical views on Argentine society and politics.
  • Ezequiel Fernández Moores (Journalist, born 1960): An Argentine sports journalist respected for his in-depth analysis and coverage of soccer.
  • Ezequiel Zamora (General, 1817–1860): A Venezuelan general who played a key role in the Federal War and is considered a national hero.
  • Ezequiel Montes (Politician, 1820–1883): A Mexican politician and lawyer who contributed significantly to the reform laws in Mexico.
  • Ezequiel ("3%," 2016 TV Series): A strict and complex character overseeing the selection process in a dystopian future.
  • "Ezequiel's Prophecy" (2015 Novel): A gripping tale about a young prophet named Ezequiel who foretells the future of his village.
  • Ezequiel Montero ("El Marginal," 2016 TV Series): A gang leader with a cunning and ruthless nature in a tough Argentine prison.
  • "Ezequiel's Journey" (2018 Film): Follows a young man's quest to find his place in the world after a significant loss.
  • Ezequiel ("The Chosen," 2017 Song): A powerful song that tells the story of a man named Ezequiel chosen for a great mission.
  • Ezequiel Delgado ("Queen of the South," 2016 TV Series): A key player in the drug trade, navigating dangerous alliances and betrayals.
  • "Ezequiel's Redemption" (2019 Play): A drama about a man seeking forgiveness and redemption for past wrongs.
  • San Ezequiel Moreno Park (Carabobo, Venezuela): A park located in the city of Valencia, dedicated to the patron saint of cancer patients.
  • Ezequiel Montes Municipality (Querétaro, Mexico): A municipality in the state of Querétaro, famous for its vineyards and wineries.
  • Ezequiel Zamora National Park (Miranda, Venezuela): A national park in central Venezuela, home to diverse flora and fauna.
  • Ezequiel Zamora Square (Cojedes, Venezuela): A public square in the city of San Carlos, featuring a statue of the Venezuelan revolutionary.
  • Ezequiel Martínez Estrada Museum (Buenos Aires, Argentina): A museum dedicated to the works of the Argentine writer and essayist.
  • Ezequiel Cabrera Creek (Córdoba, Argentina): A small creek in the province of Córdoba, popular for its natural beauty and outdoor activities.

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