Ezekiel popularity....?!

[Pebbles0934]

Do you know an Ezekiel?

If so, where do you live? Country or county?

Is it becoming popular?

Thank you!

[TortoiseUpATreeAgain]

I don't know any, and I always know loads of children with names on the "surely THIS name will never come back?" threads.

[ThingsThatShine]

There is an Ezekiel in the book tiny sunbirds far away, set in nigeria. I have never met one and wouldn't pick this name personally but it has some appeal and is a solid name for those who like the more outlandish bible names.

[Pebbles0934]

Hipster name= not good!

What isn't becoming a hipster name these days though?! Even Maud can be classed as hipster!!!

[IWillYeah]

Its become quite a 'hipster' name, I think, especially in the US. Great name, though.

I know two - one adult, one little boy, both known as nn Zeke

[Spanielcrackers]

Cheshire.
He's early 20's.
Zekki for short.
Don't think it's becoming popular.

[Pebbles0934]

Thank you for your advice! I'm thinking not too popular YET! I can't see it making the top 100 either to be honest but you never know!
I think if we use nn E-Z rather than Zeke will be even less popular!
Cheers

[daheedsgirl]

My nephew is Zeke. His dad is Turkish and he his named after his grandad who is Ezekiel. My friends nephew is Ezekiel but is Zeek for short :-)

[fantastickfox]

I don't know any but did suggest it to dp who vetoed as too weird - Ezra vetoed for same reason. I think both will get more popular but not sure if will make top 100. Agree though OT names for boys definitely in.

[Carsandtrucks]

I know one. Uk

[thegreylady]

Ours is near Sheffield and known as Zeke.It is Eh-zee-kee-el with the second ee a bit shorter :) he is one.

[Snoutthematter]

I know 1, he's about 38 and cool as. He's always referred to as Zeke though

[florascotia]

Sanity you are so right! I just looked up the list, and 17 out of the top 50 boys names in England and Wales in 2012 are Biblical. Here they are, with position on list:

Jacob 5, Thomas 6, James 10, Joshua 11, Ethan 13, Noah 14, Samuel 15, Daniel 16, Joseph 22, Isaac 30, Benjamin 32, Jake (= Jacob) 33, Adam 39, Zachary 40, Luke 45, Matthew 47, Toby 49.

There is also Jack (2), which is a version of John, and Lucas (25) which is a version of Luke. Some day that Jayden (37) is a version of Biblical Jadon, but others disagree. There are several more Biblical names in the top 100 list, eg Aaron, Nathan, Michael, David, Rueben, Jude, Gabriel, Elijah, Caleb...

[SanityClause]

About 10 years ago, no one would have called their child Noah, but now there's loads of them.

I think people are looking to other biblical names, as well.

It's a proper name, it has meaning for you and DP. I think you should go for it.

BUT, do not announce the name to family and friends before the baby is born. Only really rude people will make a nasty comment about the name when introduced to a little person for the first time. Everyone else will just shut their mouths, and keep their opinions to themselves.

(That sounds like I think everyone will hate it. I don't. But I can see it's a bit marmite.)

[Pebbles0934]

Not a fan of Kingpin? Explain.....
My partner is a fan of the Walter Mosley books and likes E-Z (easy) as a nn not Zeke

Can't believe you know 3 under 6 Dolly!

I think it is growing in popularity then maybe?!

[TheWholeOfTheSpoon]

Are you Amish?! Or just a fan of Kingpin?

[ExitPursuedByABear]

I was only thinking that I have always loved the name Mordechai and Malachi

[LettertoHerms]

It's not unusual in the US. Not hugely popular (maybe in some areas) but not going to get a second glance. Common nn is Zeke.

[madwomanbackintheattic]

Zeke and Luther. Tragically a v popular tween American TV show.

I can't hear Ezekiel without seeing deliberately dumb skater boys these days, I'm afraid.

[Florrieboo]

Our 2 year old DD was going to be Ezekiel, obviously being a DD changed that.
I don't know any personally. I love it.

[squoosh]

Dollybird you know three Ezekiels under the age of three?? Are they from very religious families?

[TheDetective]

Oh and Lancashire/merseyside.

[TheDetective]

I know of two. One 6, and a newborn (will be around 2-3 months old now).

[PeterParkerSays]

I don't know any, to me it's more of an American name. He would always be known as Zeke though.

[TitsCrossed]

Zeke is a cool nn though.