Hebrew in origin as an English short form of Ezekiel, whose name comes from the Hebrew Yehezqel meaning 'God will strengthen', built from roots meaning 'to strengthen' and 'God'.
Vibe
friendlyapproachable
How it ages.
A breezy, friendly nickname-name that feels equally at home on a toddler and an adult.
The cultural moment.
Last ranked #953 in England and Wales in 2025; it remains an uncommon given name in its own right, more often heard as an informal form of Ezekiel.