Ezekiah vs Righteous

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ezekiah

Boy #4,237 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew (ḥazaq + Yah)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,237
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zeke, Ez

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ezekiah Rank #4,237
Righteous Rank #4,344

Ezekiah is more popular, ranked #4237 vs #4344 for Righteous.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ezekiah ___

  • Ezekiah James
  • Ezekiah John
  • Ezekiah David
  • Ezekiah Elijah
  • Ezekiah Solomon
  • Ezekiah Nathaniel

Righteous ___

  • Righteous James
  • Righteous David
  • Righteous Michael
  • Righteous Emmanuel
  • Righteous Solomon
  • Righteous Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ezekiah

Isaiah Ezra Malachi Elijah Miriam

If you choose Righteous

Justice Faith Glory Emmanuel Isaiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ezekiah or Righteous more popular?

Ezekiah is more popular, ranked #4237 compared to Righteous at #4344 in the United States.

What do Ezekiah and Righteous mean?

Ezekiah means "God is my strength" (Hebrew (ḥazaq + Yah) origin). Righteous means "morally right, virtuous, just" (Old English origin).

Are Ezekiah and Righteous boy or girl names?

Ezekiah is primarily a boy name. Righteous is primarily a boy name.

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