Ezekiel
Ezekiel is a Hebrew name meaning "God strengthens" or "God will strengthen." It originates from the Old Testament, where Ezekiel was a major prophet known for his mystical visions and powerful prophecies.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 4,934. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,871
- 2012: 1,939
- 2013: 2,198
- 2014: 2,383
- 2015: 2,812
- 2016: 3,404
- 2017: 4,777
- 2018: 4,366
- 2019: 4,936
- 2020: 5,091
- 2021: 5,848
- 2022: 6,053
- 2023: 5,611
- 2024: 5,420
- 2025: 5,091
- 2026 (projected): 4,934
Good to Know
- •Popular nickname 'Zeke' gives it a cool, modern edge
- •Strong biblical and historical significance
- •May be shortened naturally by peers
- •Easy to spell once learned, though some may initially find it lengthy
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Ezekiel Kemboi
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Statistics
83,605
Total births since 1880
2022
Peak year
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