Jowell
Jowell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Yahweh is God.
Origin and history
Jowell is a modern variant of the English surname or given name Joel, ultimately derived from Hebrew. It has maintained steady, niche usage in the United States in recent decades, operating as an uncommon alternative spelling of traditional names like Joel or Noel.
Popularity in the United States
801 babies in the United States have been named Jowell since 1880. It ranks #3875 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1835.
States where it is most popular
- NY (23.3 %)
- FL (20.6 %)
- TX (14.2 %)
- CA (9.2 %)
- PA (9.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 188 |
| 2010-2019 | 509 |
| 2020-2029 | 92 |
Famous people named Jowell
- Jowell Muñoz: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Jowell shares its main etymological root with Joel, combining two names for the Divine in Hebrew.
- It acts as a creative contemporary spelling variant, offering a familiar sound with a unique visual flair.