Yechezkel
Yechezkel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God strengthens.
Origin and history
Yechezkel is a traditional Hebrew name meaning 'God strengthens'. It is the original Hebrew form of the biblical name Ezekiel. In the United States, it is primarily used within Orthodox Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
876 babies in the United States have been named Yechezkel since 1880. It ranks #3802 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1755.
States where it is most popular
- NY (56.5 %)
- NJ (43.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 79 |
| 1990-2000 | 117 |
| 2000-2010 | 231 |
| 2010-2019 | 256 |
| 2020-2029 | 172 |
Fun facts
- Yechezkel is the authentic Hebrew counterpart to the Anglicized biblical name Ezekiel.
- The name belonged to the 6th-century BCE prophet who authored the Book of Ezekiel in the Hebrew Bible.