Ezekiel
How to say it: ee-ZEEK-yul · /ɪˈzikjəl/
From Hebrew Yechezkel meaning 'God strengthens' or 'strength of God'; a major Old Testament prophet.
Ezekiel was the 56th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 5,091 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 83% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #41 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #56 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 5,091 |
| Share of births | 1 in 548 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +83% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #41 |
| In France, 2025 | #138 among boys’ names, 215 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing strongly through recent decades, Ezekiel has found its best showing yet in the 2020s. Growth looks set to continue in the near future.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy with rolling sounds, Ezekiel feels strong and rooted in biblical tradition. Zeke offers a punchy short form, while Elijah shares its style.
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Nicknames
- Zeke
- Ez
Honouring a Ezekiel in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ezekiel is about 1 in 23.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #138 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #208. Ireland: #201.
Famous people named Ezekiel
- Ezekiel Kemboi (born 1982)Kenyan runner
- Ezekiel Jackson (born 1978)Guyanese professional wrestler and bodybuilder
- Ezekiel Alebua (1947–2022)Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands
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