Ezekiel is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #776 in 1999 with 21 recorded births. This places Ezekiel in the top 20% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 242 births ranking #208. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 61.5%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 14,440 boys born was named Ezekiel. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Ezekiel is a Hebrew biblical name meaning "God strengthens". It has a powerful, prophetic feel but still works surprisingly well in modern naming thanks to friendly short forms like Zeke.
The name comes from the major biblical prophet Ezekiel and has long been used in Jewish and Christian tradition. Its recent rise reflects the popularity of longer, dramatic biblical names.