Boy name
Joel name meaning
“born in July”
Joel is a masculine name linked to Hebrew Yōʾēl, meaning Yahweh is God. The meaning born in July belongs to the Indonesian naming explanation for Yul, often a short form of Yuli or other Yul- names. These two explanations therefore have different origins and meanings.
What does Joel mean?
Born in July
In Indonesian: lahir pada bulan Juli
Origin and cultural usage of Joel
In Indonesian naming, Yul is often a short form of Yuli or other Yul- names associated with July. If it represents Joel, its origin and meaning differ: Hebrew Yōʾēl, 'Yahweh is God'.
How to pronounce Joel
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dʒul/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦸꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮥᮜ᮪ |
Is Joel a boy’s name?
Yes, Joel is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Joel ranks #2,865 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Joel
Famous people named Joel
- Joel B. Wogono · b. 1963
- Joel Patipeilohy
- Joel Steve O Ticoalu · b. 1957
FAQ about the name Joel
What is the meaning of Joel?
Joel means born in July. In Indonesian naming, Yul is often a short form of Yuli or other Yul- names associated with July. If it represents Joel, its origin and meaning differ: Hebrew Yōʾēl, 'Yahweh is God'.
Is Joel a boy’s name?
Yes, Joel is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Joel have?
Joel has 1 syllable (Joel) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Joel?
Joel ranks #2,865 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Joel?
Other spellings: Yul.
Famous people named Joel?
Notable people named Joel include Joel B. Wogono, Joel Patipeilohy, Joel Steve O Ticoalu.
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