The nameÉzéchiel
Ézéchiel is the French form of Ezekiel, a biblical prophet. It has clearly risen in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
It comes from the Hebrew Yehezqel, "God strengthens".
Origin
Hebrew. Ezekiel is one of the major prophets of the Old Testament.
History
First found in France in the early 1970s, Ézéchiel rose strongly in the 2010s and reached its highest level in the early 2020s.
Popularity of the name Ézéchiel
Ézéchiel in France
Ézéchiel was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 970 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Ézéchiel. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Ézéchiel in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 166 births a year on average, against 104 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ézéchiel mean?
It comes from the Hebrew Yehezqel, "God strengthens".
What is the origin of the name Ézéchiel?
Hebrew. Ezekiel is one of the major prophets of the Old Testament.
Is Ézéchiel a girl's or a boy's name?
Ézéchiel is a boy's name.