Yoel

Yoel: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Yoel

  • A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Joel.

How popular is Yoel?

103U.S. babies in 2025
#779peak rank (1980)
4,227babies since 1880

Since 1880, 4,227 boys in the U.S. have been named Yoel. Its highest rank for boys was #779 in 1980. In 2025, 103 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Yoel FAQ

What does the name Yoel mean?

A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Joel.

What is the origin of the name Yoel?

Yoel is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Yoel?

Since 1880, 4,227 boys in the U.S. have been named Yoel. Its highest rank for boys was #779 in 1980. In 2025, 103 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Yoel a boy or girl name?

Yoel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 4,227 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.