Ezequiel Boy

Popularity: #318 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationeh-ZEH-kee-el / ɛzeˈkiel

Hebrew; Spanish

Meaning

Hebrew: God strengthens; Spanish: variant of Ezekiel

Historical & Cultural Background

Ezequiel is derived from the Hebrew name Yehezkel, which appears in the Old Testament. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. The name has gained popularity in recent years, especially among Hispanic communities. It is often associated with strength and resilience due to its meaning.

Trend Summary

Ezequiel has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ezekiel
  • Zeke

International Variants

  • Ezechiele (Italian)
  • Ezequiel (Spanish)
  • Ezequiel (Portuguese)

Famous people named Ezequiel

Ezequiel Lavezzi is an Argentine former professional footballer known for his time with Paris Saint-Germain.

Ezequiel Garay is an Argentine professional footballer who has played for clubs like Valencia and the national team.

Ezequiel Muñoz is an Argentine footballer recognized for his defensive skills in various European leagues.

Ezequiel Esquivel is a Mexican artist known for his contributions to contemporary art.

Fictional characters named Ezequiel

Ezequiel is a character in the graphic novel series 'The Walking Dead', known for his leadership of a community.

Ezequiel is a character in the animated series 'El Chavo del 8', often portrayed as a humorous side character.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ezequiel was first seen in the United States in 1912. Ezequiel has ranked as high as #568 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Ezequiel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ezequiel (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 252
27%
TX 235
25%
FL 50
5%
AZ 39
4%
NY 34
4%
IL 31
3%
GA 28
3%
NV 21
2%
OR 21
2%
VA 20
2%
NC 19
2%
MA 17
2%
TN 15
2%
NM 14
1%
WA 14
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19125
19156
191611
19178
191813
19198
192012
192113
192223
192310
192413
192515
192615
192717
192816
192916
193015
193114
193211
193312
193414
193511
193617
19379
193810
193912
19408
194112
194222
194314
194419
194518
194624
194716
194825
194923
195012
195117
195214
195330
195417
195527
195630
195726
195829
195920
196027
196119
196225
196327
196432
196528
196636
196725
196824
196934
197041
197142
197246
197363
197448
197564
197676
197767
197863
197968
198099
198197
1982103
198381
198481
198575
198693
198796
1988119
1989115
1990177
1991163
1992179
1993188
1994236
1995286
1996329
1997333
1998321
1999356
2000331
2001359
2002398
2003392
2004403
2005437
2006464
2007487
2008520
2009467
2010445
2011455
2012510
2013468
2014488
2015488
2016567
2017701
2018722
2019794
2020862
2021970
20221,013
2023991
20241,021