How to say it
e · ze · QUIEL
ˌɛz.eɪˈkjɛl
Masculine
Ezequiel
God strengthens
What it means
The Spanish form of Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yehezqel, 'God strengthens.'
Ezequiel is the Spanish form of Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yehezqel, 'God strengthens' or 'may God strengthen.' The prophet Ezekiel saw the valley of dry bones come back to life, one of scripture's great visions. Ezequiel is the standard form across the Spanish-speaking world, where it shortens warmly to Eze. It carries real biblical weight with a flowing, modern sound.
How to spell Ezequiel
The standard spelling is Ezequiel. Common variants include Ezekiel, Ezequias, Hezekiel, but Ezequiel is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #335 in 2022, currently #348 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Eze is the common short.
- Spelling
Ezequiel is the Spanish form of the biblical Ezekiel.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Ezekiel the Hebrew prophet of the valley of dry bones, the name's source
Spelling variants
- Ezekiel
- Ezequias
- Hezekiel
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Common questions
- What does the name Ezequiel mean?
- The Spanish form of Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yehezqel, 'God strengthens.'
- What does Ezequiel mean in Hebrew?
- In Hebrew, Ezequiel means "God strengthens." Ezequiel is the Spanish form of Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yehezqel, 'God strengthens' or 'may God strengthen.' The prophet Ezekiel saw the valley of dry bones come back to life, one of scripture's great visions. Ezequiel is the standard form across the Spanish-speaking world, where it shortens warmly to Eze. It carries real biblical weight with a flowing, modern sound.
- How do you pronounce Ezequiel?
- Ezequiel is pronounced ˌɛz.eɪˈkjɛl. Say it as e-ze-QUIEL, with the stress on the "quiel" syllable.
- How do you spell Ezequiel?
- The standard spelling is Ezequiel. Common spelling variants include Ezekiel, Ezequias, Hezekiel.
- Is Ezequiel a boy or girl name?
- Ezequiel is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Ezequiel?
- Ezequiel ranked #348 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.