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At a Glance: Name: Joel – Meaning: Yahweh is God – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: JOH-el
Joel is a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is God," pronounced JOH-el. It's a timeless classic that's been recorded in Social Security data every year from 1880 through 2024.
Meaning & Origin of Joel
Meaning: Yahweh is god.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Joel
Phonetic: JOH-el IPA: /ˈdʒoʊəl/
Popularity of Joel
Joel peaked at #65 in 1981 with 4,540 babies given the name, and by 2024 it ranked #219 with 1,633 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Joel mean?
Yahweh is god. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Joel)
How do you pronounce Joel?
Joel is pronounced JOH-el (IPA: /ˈdʒoʊəl/).
Is Joel a popular name right now?
Joel peaked at #65 in 1981 and is ranked #219 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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