Joel

Yahweh is God

GenderBoyOriginHebrewSay itJOHLPopularitySteady
Pronounced JOHL

About the name Joel

A prophet from the Bible, Joel is a punchy, two-syllable name with a musical quality. It feels smart, classic, and easy to carry.

Joel has a steady, sincere nature and a quiet, thoughtful sense of doing right.

Fun fact

Joel is also the name of a Hebrew prophet and a book of the Old Testament known for its vivid, dramatic imagery.

Nicknames for Joel

Joe

Variations

Joey

Famous people named Joel

  • Joel McHale (actor)

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