Yoel
Yoel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh is God.
Origin and history
Yoel is a male name of Hebrew origin, serving as the Hebrew form of the traditional name Joel. It means 'Yahweh is God' and reflects strong biblical roots. In the United States, it has seen moderate, steady usage particularly within Jewish and Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
4,227 babies in the United States have been named Yoel since 1880. It ranks #1925 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1189.
States where it is most popular
- NY (59.3 %)
- CA (11.8 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- NJ (4.1 %)
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 | 127 |
| 1980-1990 | 697 |
| 1990-2000 | 492 |
| 2000-2010 | 789 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,319 |
| 2020-2029 | 803 |
Famous people named Yoel
- Yoel Romero: Mixed Martial Artist, Olympic Wrestler
- Yoel RodrÃguez: Footballer
Fun facts
- Yoel is the direct Hebrew form of the common English name Joel.
- In the Hebrew Bible, Yoel is a minor prophet and author of the Book of Joel.