Ezekiel is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #50 in 2023 with 5,596 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 6,043 births ranking #48. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,349.7%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 305 boys born was named Ezekiel. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.