Joel
JO-ul
✦ Meaning
“Hebrew meaning 'God is God' or 'Jehovah is God.' Joel was a biblical minor prophet whose visions of judgment and restoration are referenced throughout scripture.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #219 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Joel Osteen (pastor)
- Joel Coen (filmmaker)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Universal across biblical and English traditions
People Also Ask
Hebrew meaning 'God is God' or 'Jehovah is God.' Joel was a biblical minor prophet whose visions of judgment and restoration are referenced throughout scripture.
Joel is currently ranked #219 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Joel include Joe, Joel.
Names that pair beautifully with Joel include Hannah, Ruth, Leah, Naomi.