Gender: Male
Origin: Cameroun, Hebrew
Meaning: God strengthens
Pronunciation: eh-ZEE-kee-uhl, /ɪˈziːkiəl/, EH Z EH K IY AH L
Popularity Rank: #5,664
Derived from the Hebrew name Yechezqel meaning 'God strengthens'. In the Old Testament, Ezekiel was a prophet and priest who authored the Book of Ezekiel.
The name Ezekiel is of Cameroun, Hebrew origin and means God strengthens. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ezekiel is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, South Africa, and 77 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: eh-ZEE-kee-uhl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ɪˈziːkiəl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH Z EH K IY AH L
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Ezekiel is recorded 10,139 times globally, ranking it as the 5,664th most common name worldwide.
Ezekiel is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 5,905 occurrences, making it the 203th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Ezekiel is found among 1 in every 196 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #203 | 1 : 196 |
| United States of America | #2,789 | 1 : 1,675 |
| South Africa | #1,948 | 1 : 2,306 |
| Ghana | #502 | 1 : 671 |
| Mexico | #4,106 | 1 : 4,394 |
| Cameroon | #1,653 | 1 : 3,117 |
| Malaysia | #7,750 | 1 : 14,530 |
| United Kingdom | #5,660 | 1 : 4,984 |
| Philippines | #1,157 | 1 : 2,312 |
| Singapore | #3,427 | 1 : 6,209 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ezekiel from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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