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Ezekiel

The name Ezekiel peaked for girls at #11440 in 2021. Ezekiel is also used for boys, ranking #54 in 2024.

The name Ezekiel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God strengthens".

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Ezekiel used to be reduced to its nickname Zeke, but modern parents now embrace it in full for its power and dignity. Along with biblical brethren Asher and Ezra, Ezekiel is rising steadily up the popularity charts and is poised to take over for fading first wave Old Testament choices such as Zachary.
 Ezekiel is derived from the Hebrew name Yechezqel, composed of the elements chazaq, meaning "to strengthen," and ’el, referring to God. Ezekiel is a prominent prophet in the Old Testament and the author of the Book of Ezekiel, predicting the fall of Jerusalem and eventual rehabilitation of Israel. 
 
Ezekiel Cheever is a character in Arthur Miller's play The Crucible. An Ezekiel (nn Zeke) appeared on Wizards of Waverly Place, and is one of the Emanuel brothers to Rahm and Ari. 'Ezekiel' is a signature song of Harry Belafonte. 
 
Both Beau Bridges and Tisha Campbell-Martin have sons named Ezekiel. The growing stardom of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliot may push this name even higher.

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The name Ezekiel is currently ranked #54 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #48 in 2022. The name is most popular in EZEKIEL, EZEKIEL, and EZEKIEL. Ezekiel is occasionally used for girls in 2022.

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