Ezequiel Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ezequiel is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ezequiel?
Ezequiel is spelled E-Z-E-Q-U-I-E-L. The name has 8 letters.
Ezequiel at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- 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
- eh-zeh-KEE-el · 4 syllables
Ezequiel Popularity in 2025
Rank#348
Recorded Births943
- Boys usage fell 10 places to #348 and recorded 80 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ezequiel Mean?
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.
How Do You Pronounce Ezequiel?
Pronunciationeh-zeh-KEE-el
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Ezequiel?
- 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
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National 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 |
When Was Ezequiel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
1,023 recorded births
National rank #338
2022 · Boys
1,013 recorded births
National rank #335
2023 · Boys
991 recorded births
National rank #336
2021 · Boys
971 recorded births
National 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.
Top States 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 |