Ezekiel: meaning and origin

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Ezekiel

“God strengthens”

Gender
👦 Boy
Origin
✡️ Hebrew
Letters · syllables
7 · 3
Starts with
E

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About the name Ezekiel

Ezekiel is a boy’s name from the Hebrew tradition. Its meaning is “god strengthens”. Names from Hebrew, many of them from the Bible. They have been used in English for centuries — from Hannah and Sarah to Noah, Elijah and Levi.

Ezekiel is a biblical name, found in the Hebrew Bible or the New Testament, which is one reason it has been used for centuries in English-speaking families.

More names with a similar meaning: names that mean strength.

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Questions and answers

What does the name Ezekiel mean?

Ezekiel is a name of Hebrew origin. It means: god strengthens.

Is Ezekiel a boy or girl name?

Ezekiel is usually given to boys.

How many syllables does Ezekiel have?

Ezekiel has 7 letters and about 3 syllables.

Is Ezekiel a popular name?

Yes. Ezekiel has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.