Ezequiel
Ezequiel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God strengthens.
Origin and history
Ezequiel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the biblical Hebrew name Ezekiel. It translates to 'God strengthens' or 'strength of God.' In the United States, it has seen rising popularity in recent years, particularly within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
20,811 babies in the United States have been named Ezequiel since 1880. It ranks #821 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #341.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.3 %)
- TX (26.9 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
- AZ (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 51 |
| 1920-1930 | 150 |
| 1930-1940 | 125 |
| 1940-1950 | 181 |
| 1950-1960 | 222 |
| 1960-1970 | 277 |
| 1970-1980 | 578 |
| 1980-1990 | 959 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,568 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,259 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,638 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,803 |
Famous people named Ezequiel
- Ezequiel Lavezzi: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Ezequiel Garay: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Ezequiel Carrera: Athlete, Baseball Player
Nicknames
Zeke, Cheque
Fun facts
- Ezequiel is the direct Hispanic equivalent of Ezekiel, a prominent major prophet in the Hebrew Bible.
- The name has experienced significant growth in usage in the U.S. since the early 2000s.