Zekiel

Zekiel - A very unique male name

Zekiel appeared on the charts for the first time in 2010 on position #4397. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zekiel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zekiel? 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 Zekiel. The baby boy name Zekiel was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3515 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zekiel peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 2304.

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Zekiel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zekiel is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,282 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,282.

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 Zekiel is where you live.

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Zekiel origin and meaning

Hebrew, via Ezekiel

A shortened respelling of Ezekiel, from Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens'

Zekiel clips and re-spells Ezekiel, the exilic prophet whose name declares that God strengthens. The short form appears from 2010 and peaked in 2023, trading on the fashionable Zeke sound. Its derivation runs straight through Ezekiel.

Attested etymology

Zekiel is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Zekiel

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

Zael / Zollie / Zaiel / Zylo / Zyel / Zaul / Zeal /

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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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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Zekiel

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 Zekiel 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 Zekiel?

2 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

ZEE-kee-el · /ˈzikiəl/
Often compressed to ZEEK-yul in speech; the table gives 2 syllables.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Ezekiel — Full standard form
• Zeke — Established short form

Nicknames: Zeke

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2010, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

BiblicalShort form

Why parents choose it

Zekiel delivers Ezekiel's strength in a zippier, Zeke-ready package.

Worth knowing

• Many will read it as a misspelling of Ezekiel, and its spoken length varies by family.