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Boy Name

Joel

"God is Yahweh or the Lord is God"

Ranked #219 for boys

About the Name Joel

Meaning

God is Yahweh or the Lord is God

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

J

Boy Rank

#219

Girl Rank

#12690

Joel is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "God is Yahweh or the Lord is God" and Currently ranked #219 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.

Popularity Over Time

#28098
1950
#34296
1960
#37647
1970
#43981
1980
#34052
1990
#33795
2000
#25880
2010
#8815
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Joel

  • JO Joel Osteen (preacher/author)
  • JM Joel McHale (actor/comedian)

Names Similar to Joel

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Dove, peaceful being

Joseph

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God will increase. Expresses faith in divine growth and abundance.

Jonathan

Boy

God has given or Yahweh has given, expressing divine gift.

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Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
4
Starts with
J
Origin
Hebrew

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