Joel

Meaning of Joel

Joel means "The Lord is God." It shows a belief in God's power and importance.

Joel has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Joel

Joel has held fairly steady, sitting around #219 in 2025 after peaking at #112 in 2000.

Notable people named Joel

• Billy Joel
  Famous singer and songwriter
• Joel McHale
  Comedian and actor
• Joel Coen
  Filmmaker (Coen Brothers)
• Joel Embiid
  Professional basketball player
• Joel Osteen
  Televangelist and author

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Questions about the name Joel

What does the name Joel mean?

Joel means joel means "the lord is god." it shows a belief in god's power and importance, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Joel a boy's or a girl's name?

Joel is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Joel?

In 2025, Joel ranked #219 for boys, unchanged from the year before.

When was Joel most popular?

Joel peaked at #112 in 2000.