| Meaning | God strengthens, God will strengthen |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | E-ze-ki-el |
About Ezekiel
Ezekiel commands attention with its biblical grandeur and distinctive sound, offering families a name rich in historical and spiritual significance. This powerful choice carries prophetic weight while remaining surprisingly accessible through friendly nickname options like Zeke or Kiel. The name's unique phonetic structure—beginning softly and building to a strong finish—creates memorable impact without seeming harsh or aggressive. Ezekiel suits various personality types, working well for both contemplative, studious children and energetic, outgoing ones. The name has experienced renewed interest in recent years as parents rediscover vintage biblical names with character and depth. Ezekiel provides instant gravitas in formal contexts while offering playful nickname possibilities for everyday use. Its length and complexity signal substance and seriousness, traits that can positively influence how teachers, mentors, and future employers perceive and interact with your son throughout his educational and professional journey.
Nicknames for Ezekiel
| Ez |
| Zeke |
| Zek |
| Kiel |
| Ziggy |
Famous People Named Ezekiel
| Ezekiel Elliott | American football player |
| Ezekiel Jackson | professional wrestler |
| Ezekiel Kemboi | Kenyan Olympic athlete |
| Ezekiel Ansah | American football player |
| Ezekiel Mutua | Kenyan film and media regulatory board CEO |
| Ezekiel Emanuel | American bioethicist |
| Ezekiel J. Emanuel | American oncologist and bioethicist |
| Ezekiel Nana Ansah | Ghanaian musician |
| Ezekiel Chebii | Kenyan long-distance runner |
| Ezekiel Stein | American painter |
| Ezekiel Henty | Nigerian footballer |
| Ezekiel Elliott Stroder | American actor |
| Ezekiel Fryers | English footballer |
| Ezekiel Mason | American soccer player |
| Ezekiel Clarke | Canadian actor |
| Ezekiel Mataga | Zimbabwean cricket umpire |
| Ezekiel Ikhaile | Nigerian lawyer and activist |
| Ezekiel Gebremichael | Eritrean long-distance runner |
Characters Named Ezekiel
| Ezekiel Jones | The Librarians TV series |
| Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins | detective in Walter Mosley's novels |
| Ezekiel "Zeke" Figuero | character in the video game Fortnite |
| Ezekiel "Zeke" Bridges | character in the film High School Musical |
| Ezekiel "Zeke" Baylor | character in the film Halloweentown High |
| Ezekiel "Zeke" Krahlin | character in the novel "Free Me From This Bond" |
| Ezekiel "Zeke" Braverman | character in the TV series Parenthood |
| Ezekiel "Zeke" Holloway | character in the TV series Power Rangers Beast Morphers |
| Ezekiel "Zeke" Stane | character in the film Iron Man 2 |
| Ezekiel "Zeke" Sharko | character in the animated TV series Sharko and Zig |
| Ezekiel "Zeke" Yeager | character in the anime and manga series Attack on Titan |
| Ezekiel "Zeke" Ortiz | character in the TV series Power Rangers Dino Charge |
| Ezekiel "Zeke" Landon | character in the TV series Legacies |
| Ezekiel "Zeke" Anderson | character in the TV series Survivor - Millennials vs. Gen X |
| Ezekiel "Zeke" Risdale | character in the TV series 3Below - Tales of Arcadia |
| Ezekiel "Zeke" Siegel | character in the film Little Manhattan |
| Ezekiel "Zeke" Sanders | character in the video game Infamous - Second Son |