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.
About 35 boys were named Cheskel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
