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1912

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#326

Peak Rank

22K

Total Count

113

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Ezequiel

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Ezequiel is a given name, the Spanish version of Ezekiel. Notable people with the name include:

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezequiel) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezequiel)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Spanish
* Portuguese

[![Wikipedia thumbnail for Ezequiel](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/42/126.The_Prophet_Ezekiel.jpg/330px-126.The_Prophet_Ezekiel.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezequiel)

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## The Story of Ezequiel

Ezequiel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2026: 1,061 births, good for #326 nationwide. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 32% of all recorded Ezequiels. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #326 among baby boy names with 1,061 births, rising sharply (+27% over the past five years). In total, more than 22K Ezequiels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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## Notable people named Ezequiel

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia. 

* ●Ezequiel Adamovsky (born 1971), Argentine historian and political activist
* ●Ezequiel Alejo Carboni (born 1979), is an Argentine midfielder
* ●Ezequiel Andreoli (born 1978), Argentine footballer
* ●Ezequiel Astacio (born 1979), Major League Baseball pitcher
* ●Ezequiel Baptista (born 1926), former Portuguese footballer who played as midfielder
* ●Ezequiel Bitok (born 1966), retired Kenyan runner
* ●Ezequiel Bosio (born 1985), Argentine racing driver
* ●Ezequiel Brítez (born 1985), Argentine footballer

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezequiel) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezequiel)

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## Names that sound like Ezequiel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ezequiel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Acequia
* Isicle
* Ischial
* [Ezekiel](/ezekiel)
* [Israel](/israel)
* Erectile
* [Ezechiel](/ezechiel)
* Unequal
* Abaxial

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Ezequiel

What does the name Ezequiel mean?

Ezequiel is a given name, the Spanish version of Ezekiel. Notable people with the name include:

What is the origin of the name Ezequiel?

Ezequiel has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Spanish, Portuguese.

How popular is Ezequiel in 2026?

In 2026, Ezequiel ranks #326 among boys' names in the U.S., with 1,061 babies given the name that year.

When was Ezequiel most popular?

Ezequiel reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #326 that year with 1,061 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ezequiel most popular?

Ezequiel has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, New Mexico, Nevada. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ezequiel.

Is Ezequiel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ezequiel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ezequiel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ezequiel include Patsy, Lafayette, Orval. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦PatsyPeak #326](/patsy)[👦LafayettePeak #325](/lafayette)[👦OrvalPeak #327](/orval)[👦OdinPeak #327](/odin)[👦DennyPeak #325](/denny)[👦DudleyPeak #328](/dudley)[👦LeanderPeak #324](/leander)[👦VancePeak #328](/vance)

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## About the name Ezequiel 

Ezequiel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 22K births in the dataset. Ezequiel's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #326\. Use the chart and map above to compare Ezequiel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "E" → ](/letter/e)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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