Ezequiel

Ezequiel - A very unique male name

Ezequiel appeared on the charts for the first time in 1916 on position #1474. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ezequiel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ezequiel? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ezequiel. The baby boy name Ezequiel was given to 903 baby boys in 2025, ranking #353 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,624 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ezequiel peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 334.

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Ezequiel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ezequiel is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #157 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,049.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ezequiel is where you live.

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Ezequiel origin and meaning

Spanish and Portuguese form of Ezekiel, from Hebrew

'God strengthens' — from Hebrew Yechezkel

Ezequiel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Ezekiel, the Hebrew prophet whose name means 'God strengthens.' It has been in US data since 1916, used mainly in Spanish-speaking families. It sits near its 2022 peak and has risen slightly since 2020.

Attested etymology

Ezequiel is a 8 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Ezequiel, pop culture references for the name Ezequiel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ezequiel

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ezequiel, sorted by popularity.

Ezekiel / Esequiel / Ezell / Ezekial / Excell / Ezael / Eziel / Ezelio / Eschol / Esaul /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Ezequiel

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ezequiel a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ezequiel?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

eh-seh-kee-EL · /ɛsɛkiˈɛl/
In Spanish it is eh-seh-kee-EL; English speakers often anglicise it toward ee-ZEE-kee-el.

Around the world

• Ezekiel (English) — English form of the same name

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Zeke

Famous bearers

• Ezequiel Lavezzi — Argentine footballer (b. 1985) Contemporary
• Ezequiel Garay — Argentine footballer (b. 1986) Contemporary

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

Ezequiel keeps the full biblical name in its Spanish form, with Zeke available as an everyday short version in English settings.

Worth knowing

• In English settings it will be misread as Ezekiel and mispronounced; the four syllables are often shortened.