Ezekiel is a masculine

Hebrew language Hebrew (; ''ʿÎbrit'') is a Northwest Semitic language within the Afroasiatic language family. A regional dialect of the Canaanite languages, it was natively spoken by the Israelites and remained in regular use as a first language unti ...

name, meaning "God's Strength." It can be used as both a given name and a surname.

List of people

Notable people with the name include:

Given name

Ezekiel Ezekiel, also spelled Ezechiel (; ; ), was an Israelite priest. The Book of Ezekiel, relating his visions and acts, is named after him. The Abrahamic religions acknowledge Ezekiel as a prophet. According to the narrative, Ezekiel prophesied ...

(c. 622 – c. 570 BCE), Hebrew prophet of the Old Testament *

Ezekiel (Nestorian patriarch) Ezekiel was patriarch of the Church of the East from 570 to 581. He is principally remembered in the popular tradition for having called his bishops 'the blind leading the blind', an act of presumption for which he was punished by becoming blind hi ...

, patriarch of the Church of the East 570–581 *

Ezekiel the Tragedian Ezekiel the Tragedian – also known as Ezekiel the Dramatist and Ezekiel the Poet – was a Jewish dramatist who wrote in Alexandria. Naomi Yavneh dated his work to the 3rd century BCE, while Howard Jacobson estimates the 2nd century BCE. Evidenc ...

(2nd century BCE), author of Greek tragedies on biblical matters * Ezekiel Afon, Nigerian politician *

Ezekiel Ansah Ezekiel Nana "Ziggy" Ansah (born May 29, 1989) is a Ghanaian former professional American football defensive end. Born in Accra, Ghana, he moved to the United States to attend Brigham Young University, where he played college football for the B ...

(born 1989), Ghanaian football player *

Ezekiel Bacon Ezekiel Bacon (September 1, 1776 – October 18, 1870) was an American lawyer and politician from Massachusetts and New York. Early life Ezekiel Bacon was born on September 1, 1776, in Boston, Massachusetts to Elizabeth (née Goldthwaite) and ...

(1776–1870), American lawyer and politician from Massachusetts and New York *

Ezekiel S. Candler Jr. Ezekiel Samuel Candler Jr. (January 18, 1862 – December 18, 1944) was an American politician and lawyer who served in the United States House of Representatives, representing the 1st congressional district of Mississippi for two decades as a De ...

(1862–1944), American politician from Mississippi *

Ezekiel F. Chambers Ezekiel Forman Chambers (February 28, 1788January 30, 1867) was an American politician from Maryland. Biography Born in Chestertown, Maryland, Chambers was graduated from Washington College at Chestertown in 1805. He studied law, was admitted to ...

(1788–1867), American politician from Maryland *

Ezekiel Elliott Ezekiel Elijah Elliott (born July 22, 1995), nicknamed "Zeke", is an American professional American football, football running back. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes football, Ohio State Buckeyes, earning second-team College ...

(born 1995), American football player * Ezekiel Abraham Ezekiel (1757–1806), English engraver * Ezekiel C. Gathings (1903–1979), American politician from Arkansas *

Ezekiel Hart Ezekiel Hart (15 May 1770 – 16 September 1843) was an entrepreneur and politician in British North America. He is often said to be the first Jew to be elected to Public administration, public office in the British Empire. He was elected twice ...

(1767–1843), British North America entrepreneur and politician * Ezekiel B. Hart (c. 1795–1814), American naval officer * Ezekiel Henty (born 1993), Nigerian footballer *

Ezekiel Kemboi Ezekiel Kemboi Cheboi (born 25 May 1982) is a Kenyan professional athlete, winner of the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2004 Summer Olympics, the 2009 World Championships, the 2011 World Championships, the 2012 Summer Olympics, the 2013 Worl ...

(born 1982), Kenyan athlete * Ezekiel Maige (born 1970), Tanzanian politician *

Zeke Moreno Ezekiel Aaron Moreno (born October 8, 1978) is an American former professional gridiron football, football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). Early life Moreno, who is of Mexica ...

(born 1978), American football player *

Zeke Mowatt Ezekiel Mowatt (born March 5, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and the New England Patriots. He played college football at Florida State, c ...

(born 1961), American football player

Surname

* Ezekiel Abraham Ezekiel (1757–1806), English engraver * Florence Ezekiel (1932–2006), known as Nadira, Indian actress *

Imoh Ezekiel Imoh Ezekiel (born 24 October 1993) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker. He made one appearance for the Nigeria national team in 2014. Club career Ezekiel joined Standard Liège in January 2012, making his debut on 19 ...

(born 1993), Nigerian football player *

Judah bar Ezekiel Judah bar Ezekiel (220–299 CE) () often known as Rav Yehudah, was a Babylonian amora of the 2nd generation. Biography Judah was the most prominent disciple of Rav, in whose house he often stayed, and whose son Hiyya b. Rav was his pupil. Af ...

(220–299 CE), Babylonian amora *

Mordecai Ezekiel Mordecai Joseph Brill Ezekiel (May 10, 1899 – October 31, 1974) was an American agrarian economist who worked for the United States government and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). He was a "New Deal economic adviso ...

(1899–1974), American economist *

Moses Jacob Ezekiel Moses Jacob Ezekiel, also known as Moses "Ritter von" Ezekiel (October 28, 1844 – March 27, 1917), was an American sculptor who lived and worked in Rome, Italy, Rome for the majority of his career. Ezekiel was "the first American-born Jewis ...

(1844–1917), American sculptor *

Nissim Ezekiel Nissim Ezekiel (16 December 1924 – 9 January 2004) was an Indian poet, actor, playwright, editor, and art critic. He was a foundational figure in postcolonial India's literary history, specifically for Indian poetry in English. He was awar ...

(1924–2004), Indian poet, playwright, and art critic *

Sarah Ezekiel Sarah Ezekiel (born 1965) is an artist. She has ALS and uses technology to control a computer cursor and create her images. Ezekiel studied art and art history and had begun her career as an artist using primarily pastels, watercolors, and acryl ...

(born 1965), artist diagnosed with

ALS Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neuron disease (MND) or—in the United States—Lou Gehrig's disease (LGD), is a rare, terminal neurodegenerative disorder that results in the progressive loss of both upper and low ...

Stage name

Ezekiel Jackson Rycklon Edward Stephens (born April 22, 1978) is a Guyanese-American professional wrestler. He is best known for his tenure in WWE from 2007 to 2014 where he performed under the ring name Ezekiel Jackson, where he was the final ECW Champion un ...

(b. 1978), ring name of professional wrestler Rycklon Stephens, best known for competing in WWE *

(b. 1987), ring name of professional wrestler Jeffrey Sciullo, currently signed to WWE and best known as Elias

Fictional characters

Ezekiel Sims Ezekiel "Zeke" Sims is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually as a supporting character in stories featuring Spider-Man and Silk (character), Silk; versions of the character from Multiverse (Marvel Comic ...

, a character from Marvel's ''Spider-Man'' comics * Ezekiel, a fallen angel from the TV series ''

Supernatural Supernatural phenomena or entities are those beyond the Scientific law, laws of nature. The term is derived from Medieval Latin , from Latin 'above, beyond, outside of' + 'nature'. Although the corollary term "nature" has had multiple meanin ...

'' * Ezekiel Bloor, a character in Jenny Nimmo's ''

Children of the Red King ''Children of the Red King'' is a series of ten children's fantasy, school and adventure novels written by British author Jenny Nimmo, first published by Egmont 2002 to 2010. It is sometimes called "the ''Charlie Bone'' series" after its mai ...

'' *

Ezekiel Cheever Ezekiel Cheever (1614–1708) was a schoolmaster, and the author of "probably the earliest American school book", ''Accidence, A Short Introduction to the Latin Tongue''. Upon his death, it was said that "New England adnever known a better te ...

, a character in Arthur Miller's play ''The Crucible'' *

Ezekiel Rage ''The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest'' (also known as ''Jonny Quest: The Real Adventures'') is an American animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera, Hanna-Barbera Cartoons and broadcast on Cartoon Network from August 26, 1996, to Ap ...

, an overzealous antagonist from ''

The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest ''The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest'' (also known as ''Jonny Quest: The Real Adventures'') is an American animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Cartoons and broadcast on Cartoon Network from August 26, 1996, to April 16, 1997. ...

'' * Ezekiel "Zeke" Stane, a character from Marvel's ''Iron Man'' comics * Ezekiel Zick from the ''

Monster Allergy ''Monster Allergy'' is an Italian comic book series created by Alessandro Barbucci, Katja Centomo, Francesco Artibani and Barbara Canepa of Sky Doll. Barbucci and Canepa had previously co-created the ''W.I.T.C.H.'' comic series. ''Monster Allergy ...

'' comic book and TV series *

King Ezekiel King Ezekiel (full name in the television series: Ezekiel Sutton) is a fictional character from the comic book series '' The Walking Dead'' and the television series of the same name, on which he is portrayed by Khary Payton. Ezekiel is the lea ...

, a character in '' The Walking Dead'' franchise * Ezekiel, a character from the ''

Total Drama ''Total Drama'' (often shortened as ''TD'') is a Canadian animated sitcom created by Jennifer Pertsch and Tom McGillis that premiered on Teletoon (now the Canadian version of Cartoon Network (Canadian TV channel), Cartoon Network) in Canada on ...

'' series * Ezekiel Figuero, the protagonist of ''

The Get Down ''The Get Down'' is an American musical drama television series created by Baz Luhrmann and Stephen Adly Guirgis. The series debuted on Netflix on August 12, 2016, and was cancelled after one season. Produced by Sony Pictures Television, the s ...

'' * Ezekiel Jones, a main character on the television series '' The Librarians'', portrayed by

John Harlan Kim John Kim (born 10 January 1993) is an Australian actor of Korean descent. He is known for playing Ezekiel Jones on the 2014–2018 American adventure television series '' The Librarians''. Career Kim's first audition was for the Tom Hanks–S ...

* Ezekiel “Easy” Boudreau, lawyer and one of the main characters in the television series ''

Proven Innocent ''Proven Innocent'' is an American legal drama television series created by David Elliot, which premiered on February 15, 2019, on Fox. The series follows the employees of a wrongful conviction law firm and stars Rachelle Lefevre, Russell Hornsb ...

'', portrayed by

Russell Hornsby Russell Hornsby (born May 15, 1969) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Edward "Eddie" Sutton on ABC Family's '' Lincoln Heights'', as Luke on the HBO drama ''In Treatment'', as Detective Hank Griffin on the NBC series ''Grimm'', a ...

* Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes, main character in the television series ''

Mayans M.C. ''Mayans M.C.'' (also known simply as ''Mayans'') is an American crime drama television series created by Kurt Sutter and Elgin James, that premiered on September 4, 2018, on FX. The show takes place in the same fictional universe as ''Sons o ...

'', portrayed by

J. D. Pardo Jorge Daniel Pardo (born September 7, 1980) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the lead role of Ezekiel Reyes, Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes in the television series ''Mayans M.C.'' (2018–2023), as well as a young Jack Toretto in ''F9 (fil ...

* Ezekiel Pedrad, "Zeke" character in book series " Divergent" * Ezekiel Abaddon "the Despoiler", Warmaster of Chaos in ''

Warhammer 40,000 ''Warhammer 40,000'' is a miniature wargame produced by Games Workshop. It is the most popular miniature wargame in the world, and is particularly popular in the United Kingdom. The first edition of the rulebook was published in September 1987 ...

'' * Ezekiel is a character who only appears once in the adult animation series

Aqua Teen Hunger Force ''Aqua Teen Hunger Force'' (also branded with different #Alternative titles, alternative titles for seasons 8–11), is an American adult animated television series created by Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro for Cartoon Network's late night progra ...

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