Joel

Boy

Origin: Hebrew · English

Meaning

“God is Lord”

Source

Cultural Notes

Hebrew name meaning Yahweh is God; a minor prophet in the Old Testament; the name has been in steady use among Christians and Jews for centuries.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1980s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Joel

  • Joel Coen (filmmaker), Joel Edgerton (actor)

Variants & Spellings

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