Boy · #326 in 2026

Ezequiel

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

Current Rank
#326
Peak Rank
#326 (2026)
Total Babies
22K
5-Yr Trend
+27%
1912
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#326
Peak Rank
22K
Total Count
113
Years Active

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:

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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. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 1,061 Ezequiels were born — ranking #326 that year. As of 2026, Ezequiel ranks #326 for baby boys 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

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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.

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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:
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.

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.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.