Ezequiel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Ezekiel, a Hebrew name meaning "God strengthens" or "God will strengthen". The prophet Ezekiel, who lived in exile in Babylon, is known for his vision of the valley of dry bones, and the name has been in steady use in Spanish-speaking families. In the United States Ezequiel has been in the top 1000 throughout this century, rising from number 597 in 2000 to number 348 in 2025.