Cheskel

A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning strength of God.

Babies a year
20
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Cheskel by the numbers

Cheskel was given to 20 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its American peak was 27 babies in 2016, making it a 2010s name.

Spelled almost the same

Other names in the records within a letter or two of Cheskel. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.

  • Chezkelgod strengthens; a form of Ezekiel5 in the US (2017)
  • Chesterfortress, camp388 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Chesleymeadow by the camp; place name form8 in the US (2017)
  • Chesky6 in England and Wales (2025)

Other names that mean God

Like Cheskel, each of these has God in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Elijahmy God is Yahweh13,294 in the US (2017)
  • Michaelwho is like God?12,612 in the US (2017)
  • DanielGod is my judge11,654 in the US (2017)
  • Matthewgift of God11,623 in the US (2017)
  • SamuelGod has heard10,339 in the US (2017)
  • JohnGod is gracious9,444 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean strength

Like Cheskel, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
  • Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
  • Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
  • GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
  • Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
  • Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)

Names about as common as Cheskel

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