Yechezkel
2025 SSA
About Yechezkel
Yechezkel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, being the original Hebrew form of Ezekiel. Derived from the phrase 'may God strengthen,' this powerful name carries spiritual significance in Jewish tradition as one of the major prophets of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. Pronounced yeh-khez-KEHL, the name maintains its traditional Hebrew pronunciation and spelling, making it most common in Jewish communities, particularly those with strong religious or cultural connections. While less familiar than its anglicized form Ezekiel in mainstream Western culture, Yechezkel offers authenticity and deep religious heritage. The name conveys strength, divine connection, and cultural preservation for families seeking a name with significant biblical and Hebrew roots.
Pronounced yeh-CHEZ-kel.
As of October 2026, Yechezkel ranked #4045 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3071 for boys in 2020.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,613 | 30 | 15.6 |
| 2015 | #3,875 | 28 | 14.6 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,090 | 26 | 14.3 |
| 2019 | #3,341 | 35 | 19.5 |
| 2020 | #3,071 | 38 | 22 |
| 2021 | #4,356 | 24 | 13.7 |
| 2022 | #4,842 | 21 | 12 |
| 2023 | #3,703 | 31 | 18.1 |
| 2024 | #3,774 | 30 | 17.4 |
| 2025 | #4,045 | 27 | 15.8 |