Ezekiel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ezekiel Name at a Glance

Name	Ezekiel
Meaning	God strengthens. Biblical Ezekiel was a prophet among the captives taken to Babylon at the first fall of Jerusalem who wrote the Book of Ezekiel in captivity. See also Zeke.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ezekiel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ezekiel means “God strengthens. Biblical Ezekiel was a prophet among the captives taken to Babylon at the first fall of Jerusalem who wrote the Book of Ezekiel in captivity. See also Zeke”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ezekiel Name Origin

Our database records Ezekiel under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ezekiel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ezekiel is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ezekiel

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