Joel

Rank 211th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Joel was 211th most popular baby name for boys and 387th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,763 babies were named Joel in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,908 babies in the United States were named Joel. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Joel is around 41 to 42 years old.

The name "Joel" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Joel is Joe.

Joel Meaning & Origin

Joel is a Hebrew name that means 'Jehovah is God', signifying strong faith and a deep connection to spirituality.

The name Joel is described as warm, optimistic and humble.

Pronunciation

Joel is pronounced joel in English. The name Joel has 4 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Joel

  • The name Joel is mentioned in the Bible as a prophet in the Old Testament.

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Geography

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Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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