Ezequiel Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ezequiel is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Ezequiel meaning and origin
Ezequiel means “God will strengthen” or “God strengthens.”
Origin: Ezequiel is a Spanish and Portuguese form of the Hebrew name Ezekiel, which appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a prophet.
Pronunciation
Pronunciation: eh-zeh-KEE-el
Syllables: 4
History of the name
- History
- The name Ezequiel has been used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries and is associated with the Old Testament prophet known for his visions and messages.
Ezequiel popularity by year
| Year | Usage category | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 943 | #348 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,023 | #338 |
| 2023 | Boys | 991 | #336 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,013 | #335 |
| 2021 | Boys | 971 | #336 |
| 2020 | Boys | 862 | #361 |
| 2019 | Boys | 794 | #394 |
| 2018 | Boys | 722 | #425 |
| 2017 | Boys | 701 | #443 |
| 2016 | Boys | 567 | #521 |
| 2015 | Boys | 488 | #575 |
| 2014 | Boys | 488 | #571 |
| 2013 | Boys | 468 | #564 |
| 2012 | Boys | 510 | #517 |
| 2011 | Boys | 455 | #558 |
| 2010 | Boys | 445 | #571 |
| 2009 | Boys | 467 | #566 |
| 2008 | Boys | 520 | #522 |
| 2007 | Boys | 487 | #528 |
| 2006 | Boys | 464 | #546 |
| 2005 | Boys | 437 | #549 |
| 2004 | Boys | 404 | #563 |
| 2003 | Boys | 392 | #568 |
| 2002 | Boys | 398 | #558 |
Ranks compare names only within the same year and source category. Birth totals are historical records, not an exact count of living people.
Peak recorded years
These are the years with the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category, ordered from the largest total downward.
2024 · Boys
1,023 recorded births and rank #338.
2022 · Boys
1,013 recorded births and rank #335.
2023 · Boys
991 recorded births and rank #336.
2021 · Boys
971 recorded births and rank #336.
Where Ezequiel ranked highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Highest state rankings for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #157 | 246 |
| TX | #157 | 238 |
| AZ | #193 | 45 |
| NM | #193 | 10 |
| NV | #243 | 12 |
| IL | #350 | 30 |
| AR | #353 | 9 |
| CO | #366 | 17 |