Esequiel
MeaningGod strengthens · Spanish form of Ezekiel
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #866 in 1881
14 babies were named Esequiel in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,288 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Esequiel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Esequiel, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Esequiel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEsequiel first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1881, when it ranked #866. Today it's #6,143, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowEsequiel was 3.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 38,462 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 121,951.
- TrendEsequiel has slipped 1,288 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningEsequiel is a Spanish form of Ezekiel, which means “God strengthens”. Our records link it to Hebrew and Spanish roots.
About the name Esequiel
Esequiel is a boy name of Hebrew and Spanish origin meaning “God strengthens”. It has 8 letters and 4 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-iel”. US birth records list Esequiel for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 116 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1881, when it ranked #866 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5.5 | 181,452 boys |
| 1900s | 3.8 | 264,550 boys |
| 1910s | 13 | 79,302 boys |
| 1920s | 16 | 64,061 boys |
| 1930s | 14 | 69,156 boys |
| 1940s | 14 | 69,541 boys |
| 1950s | 11 | 90,744 boys |
| 1960s | 11 | 89,526 boys |
| 1970s | 23 | 43,197 boys |
| 1980s | 22 | 45,893 boys |
| 1990s | 23 | 43,497 boys |
| 2000s | 18 | 55,866 boys |
| 2010s | 9.3 | 106,952 boys |
| 2020s | 10.0 | 100,503 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Esequiel
What does the name Esequiel mean?
Esequiel means “God strengthens” in Spanish, as a form of Ezekiel.
What is the origin of the name Esequiel?
Esequiel has Hebrew, Spanish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Esequiel a boy or girl name?
Esequiel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Esequiel?
Esequiel ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1881 (#866).