God will strengthen
Cheskel is a Yiddish diminutive form of the Hebrew name Ezekiel. It carries the same theological significance, referring to the strength provided by a divine source. While rare in the general population, it remains in use within Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
Less common today
Cheskel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,197 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
