Ezekiel

Rank 49th Boy Name πŸ”₯ Popular

In 2022, the name Ezekiel was 49th most popular baby name for boys and 81st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 5,993 babies were named Ezekiel in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 561 babies in the United States were named Ezekiel. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 5.2% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Ezekiel is around 9 to 12 years old.

The name "Ezekiel" is relatively common.

The most common nickname for Ezekiel is Zeke.

Ezekiel Meaning & Origin

Ezekiel is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God will strengthen".

The name Ezekiel is described as intellectual, well-traveled and literate.

Pronunciation

Ezekiel is pronounced eh-ze-kee-el in English. The name Ezekiel has 7 letters and 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Ezekiel

  • In the Bible, Ezekiel is a complex character who plays a prophet's role, and is known for having some of the most dramatic and symbolic visions.

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Geography

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