Zekiel (pronounced ZEK-ee-ul) crackles like a little thunderbolt at sunrise! This spark of a name traces its roots to ancient Hebrew. The name is the cousin of the mighty prophet Ezekiel. Its literal meaning, “God strengthens,” glows like a hidden gem inside every syllable. It exudes faith and resilience, wrapping a newborn in a warm abrazo de abuela. In Latin streets and family fiestas, it dances from lips with spicy sabor and bright alegría. Zekiel still lives in the sweet rarities, nestled around the 800s on U.S. popularity charts. Yet it has been nudging upward like a shy flame reaching for the sky. Every Zekiel carries tradition, faith, and a spark of modern flair ready to light up his own stage.