#2192024 rank
1985peak year
266,019babies named Joel since 1880
▼ 22%5-year trend
Joel popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Joel mean?
From Hebrew Yo'el 'Yahweh is God', a biblical prophet. A steady classic among English-speaking Protestants since the Reformation.
OriginHebrew
Syllables1
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Joel
Same era, same vibe — if you like Joel, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Joels
- Joel Edgerton, actor
Spellings & variants
Yoel
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