What is the origin of the name Exequiel?

Exequiel is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Exequiel?

Exequiel is currently ranked #12839 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Exequiel?

Exequiel is pronounced ek-seh-KYEHL.

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Exequiel

ek-seh-KYEHL

Popularity

#12839

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

Peak Year

#8 in 2008

First Recorded

1993

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Spanish form of Ezekiel, meaning 'God will strengthen'. It's derived from the Hebrew name Yehezqel.

Nickname Watch

Ex Zeke Equi

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Ezequiel Lavezzi
Argentine professional footballer.

Nicknames

Ex Zeke Equi

Spelling Variations

Ezequiel Ezekiel

Similar Names

Ezekiel Gabriel Samuel

Personality Traits

StrongSpiritualReliableIntelligent

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