Ezekiel

Meaning of Ezekiel

The name Ezekiel means 'God strengthens' or 'God is my strength'. It suggests someone who finds their power and resilience through divine support.

Ezekiel has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ezekiel

Ezekiel has held fairly steady, sitting around #61 in 2025 after peaking at #48 in 2022.

Notable people named Ezekiel

• Ezekiel Elliott
  Professional football running back
• Ezekiel (Biblical Prophet)
  Major prophet in the Old Testament
• Ezekiel "Zeke" Emanuel
  Bioethicist, health policy advisor
• Ezekiel Ansah
  Former NFL defensive end
• Ezekiel Kemboi
  Olympic gold medalist runner

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Questions about the name Ezekiel

What does the name Ezekiel mean?

Ezekiel means the name ezekiel means 'god strengthens' or 'god is my strength'. it suggests someone who finds their power and resilience through divine support, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Ezekiel a boy's or a girl's name?

Ezekiel is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ezekiel?

In 2025, Ezekiel ranked #61 for boys, down from #54 the year before.

When was Ezekiel most popular?

Ezekiel peaked at #48 in 2022.