Ezequiel

Updated: September 28, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Ezequiel is a popular baby boy’s name that is the Spanish and Portuguese spelling of the name Ezekiel. The name is of Hebrew origin and means “God strengthens”. Ezequiel has the right balance of a strong, traditional name with a new, fresh spelling that has helped make it so popular.

Meaning of the name Ezequiel:

Hebrew: God strengthens

Origin of the name Ezequiel:

Ezequiel is a Spanish and Portuguese variant spelling of the Hebrew name Ezekiel. Ezequiel means “God strengthens”.

Symbolism of the name Ezequiel:

Ezekiel is a prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Ezekiel was considered to be the watchman of Jerusalem and he predicted disasters that endangered the city. Symbols such as watchtowers and lighthouses are evocative of the role of the watchman.

Style of the name Ezequiel:

traditional

Gender of the name Ezequiel:

Ezequiel is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Ezequiel:

eh-theh-KYEHL (European Spanish), eh-seh-KYEHL (Latin American Spanish)

Number of syllables in the name Ezequiel:

three

Emotion evoked from the name Ezequiel:

Ezequiel evokes feelings of strength and honesty.

Alternative spellings for the name Ezequiel:

Ezekiel, Iezekiel, Ezechiel

Nicknames for the name Ezequiel:

Zeke
Zekk
Ezio
Kiel
Kell
Key

Popularity of the name Ezequiel:

According to the Social Security Administration, Ezequiel is a popular baby boy’s name. Ezequiel first entered the top 1000 names in 1976. It continues to rise in popularity and is #362 as of 2020.