Boy name guide

Joel name meaning, origin and style

Joel is a Hebrew name commonly associated with the Lord is God.

Origin

Hebrew

Meaning

the Lord is God

Say it

JOH-ul

Choosing Joel

A compact biblical name with an approachable, musician-friendly feel.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.