Esequiel Boy

Popularity: #908 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationeh-seh-KEEL / ɛsɛˈkil

Spanish; Hebrew

Meaning

Spanish: God will strengthen; Hebrew: God strengthens

Historical & Cultural Background

Esequiel is a variant of the name Ezekiel, which has biblical roots. It is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries. The name has been popular among Jewish communities due to its biblical significance. Esequiel reflects a blend of cultural influences, particularly in regions with strong Spanish heritage.

Trend Summary

Esequiel has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly within Hispanic communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ezequiel

International Variants

  • Ezequiel (Spanish)
  • Ezekiel (English)
  • Ezechiele (Italian)

Famous people named Esequiel

Esequiel Lavezzi is a retired Argentine professional footballer known for his time with Paris Saint-Germain and the Argentine national team.

Esequiel González is a notable Argentine artist recognized for his contemporary paintings.

Esequiel Hernández was a Mexican-American who became known for his tragic death in 1997, which sparked discussions about border security.

Esequiel Barrera is a Mexican politician who has served in various governmental roles.

Fictional characters named Esequiel

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Esequiel was first seen in the United States in 1881. Esequiel has ranked as high as #1023 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Esequiel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Esequiel (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18815
19055
19125
19137
191410
191511
19169
191716
191825
191920
192023
192117
192213
192313
192419
192516
192615
192716
192825
192915
193014
193121
193217
193317
193420
193511
193613
193712
193812
193915
194016
194115
194217
194321
194428
194518
194635
194721
194820
194922
195026
195125
195217
195327
195422
195524
195623
195725
195814
195918
196019
196117
196219
196317
196422
196529
196621
196723
196826
196919
197029
197128
197241
197332
197459
197543
197647
197733
197830
197936
198044
198152
198242
198337
198448
198539
198634
198739
198840
198924
199041
199137
199256
199335
199440
199548
199651
199749
199842
199948
200051
200134
200239
200322
200442
200533
200638
200732
200836
200930
201016
201122
201218
201324
201418
201515
201615
201716
201820
201912
202019
202112
202219
202323
202416