Joel
BoyOrigin: Hebrew · English
Meaning
“God is Lord”
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)
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