Ezekiel
God strengthens (Hebrew)
Ezekiel is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 343, with 21,315 records. It has 3 syllables.
Babies registered in 2024
Ezekiel was #3 among boys registered in 2024, with 1,586 births. The year before, it was 4th. This is not the May 2021 civil-registry count. See the 2024 list.
Origin and meaning
God strengthens (Hebrew)
Ezekiel originates from the Hebrew name Yechezqel, borne by a major Old Testament prophet. In the Philippines, it gained strong popularity among Catholic and Evangelical families during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, reflecting widespread preference for modern-sounding Biblical names.
Derived from the Hebrew name Yechezqel, meaning 'God strengthens'. In the Philippines, it is widely used primarily as a Christian biblical name and partly through English naming influences.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to 'Zeke', 'Kiel', or 'Kel'. Frequently paired in compound given names such as John Ezekiel or Mark Ezekiel.
Related forms
- Ezequiel Spanish
- Yechezkel Hebrew
- Ézéchiel French
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Ezekiel with common surname pairs
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How do I use Ezekiel with two Filipino surnames?
Ezekiel is the given name. The full name is Ezekiel + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Ezekiel a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Ezekiel is number 343, with 21,315 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.