Origin, Meaning, And History of Ezekiel
Used both as a masculine name and a surname, the name Ezekiel is derived from the Hebrew word Yechezkel meaning ‘Strength of God.’ It is composed of two parts- chazaq meaning ‘to strengthen’ and el referring to God.
In the Old Testament of the Bible, Ezekiel was one of the most prominent prophets who was the author of the 6th century B.C. book ‘The Book of Ezekiel,’ which predicted the fall of Jerusalem and the gradual rehabilitation of Israel. He is presented as the son of Buzi, born into a priest family. He describes himself through his encounter with God and four living creatures with wheels beside them. Throughout his writings, Ezekiel is referred to as ‘the son of man’ by God.
Ezekiel is a name that has been used by Jesus about himself around 70 times throughout the Gospel writings. He was one of the captives taken to Babylon after the first fall of Jerusalem. It is also found as a Jewish surname in the British Isles and a late surname among the non-conformists of Wales and Devon.
The name Ezekiel has diverse variations like Chatzkel, Chezkel, Zeke, Heskel, and Esequiel. Ezzie, Izzie, Kiel, Zeke, Ziggy, and Zeki are some of the nicknames for Ezekiel. Zeke, a diminutive of Ezekiel, has been used as a common first name in US and Canada.
Ezekiel can be found in several literary works as well as movies. Ezekiel Sims is a fictional character appearing in Marvel Comics, usually as a supporting character in the stories of the Spider-Man series. Ezekiel Cheever is another fictional character from the 1953 play The Crucible by the American playwright Arthur Miller. Ezekiel is depicted as a clerk of the court during the trial of the witches who stand for justice. Ezekiel Beakerman, nicknamed Zeke, is a fictional character appearing in the American fantasy teen sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place.
Ezekiel
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Christianity
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1 word, 7 letters, 4 vowels, 3 consonants
Medium length and moderately easy to pronounce
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Famous People With The Name Ezekiel
- Ezekiel ElliottAmerican footballer, plays for Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League
- Ezekiel Jackson (Rycklon Stephens)American professional wrestler, was the final ECW Champion under the WWE
- Nissim EzekielIndian-Jewish poet, playwright, and editor, doyen of postcolonial India’s literary history
- Ezekiel HartEntrepreneur and politician in British North America, first Jew to be elected to public office in the British Empire
Ezekiel On The Popularity Chart
The name Ezekiel got more popular over the years. Learn more about its performance through the data compiled by SSA.
Popularity Over Time
As shown in the graph, Ezekiel had taken a sharp rise since the 2000s and peaked in 2021 when 5799 babies per million were given the name.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The ranking of Ezekiel has been dwindling since the 1980s and reached its lowest rank in 2007. However, its ranking has improved in the 2010s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Ezekiel?
The name Ezekiel means ‘strength of God.’
2. What is the origin of the name Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is of Hebrew origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is pronounced as eh-ze-kee-el.
4. Are there any famous biblical references to the name Ezekiel?
In the Old Testament, The Book of Ezekiel records the visions and prophecies of the prophet Ezekiel which he wrote during his captivity in Babylon. He was an important figure who received messages from the Lord regarding Israel’s liberation and shared them with the people of Israel (1).
5. Are there any notable nicknames or pet names for children named Ezekiel?
Ezekiel has a variety of nicknames, such as Ezzie, Izzie, Kiel, Zeke, Ziggy, and Zeki. Among these, Zeke is a common nickname sometimes used as a standalone first name in the United States and Canada.
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