Yoel: meaning of the Hebrew name
יוֹאֵל
Pronounced yo-EL
Meaning of Yoel
Yoel joins Yo, the Lord, with el, God: the Lord is God. It is the name of the prophet Joel son of Pethuel, whose prophecy opens the Book of Joel.
The word of the LORD that came to Joel the son of Pethuel.
דְּבַר־יְהֹוָה אֲשֶׁר הָיָה אֶל־יוֹאֵל בֶּן־פְּתוּאֵל׃
Yoel in Hebrew
Yoel is written יואל in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹאֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- וVav
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 47 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningthe Lord is God
- Pronunciationyo-EL
- Hebrewיואל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Yoel ranked #140 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (105 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #122, in 2015 and 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 140 | 105 |
| 2023 | 122 | 131 |
| 2022 | 131 | 122 |
| 2021 | 129 | 130 |
| 2020 | 148 | 103 |
| 2019 | 144 | 111 |
| 2018 | 131 | 131 |
| 2017 | 134 | 125 |
| 2016 | 133 | 131 |
| 2015 | 122 | 139 |
| 2014 | 136 | 122 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Yoel
What does the name Yoel mean?
Yoel joins Yo, the Lord, with el, God: the Lord is God. It is the name of the prophet Joel son of Pethuel, whose prophecy opens the Book of Joel.
How do you pronounce Yoel?
Yoel is pronounced yo-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yoel in Hebrew?
Yoel is written יואל in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹאֵל).
Is Yoel a biblical name?
Yes. Yoel appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Joel 1:1.
How popular is the name Yoel in Israel?
In 2024, Yoel ranked #140 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (105 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #122, in 2015 and 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Yoel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יואל adds up to 47 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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