Joël name meaning
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What does Joël mean?
Used specifically in French noteworthy, Joël means "Yahweh is God or Lord God" has its roots in Hebrew is used for boys. The name is celebrated on July 13th.
Variants of Joël
Names that rhyme with JoëlHow popular is the name Joël?
Joël was among the very popular names in France. Since emerging in 1902 around 146406 babies have been given the moniker. At the peak of its usage in 1953, the moniker grabbed the 16th spot and 7277 baby boys were given the name.
However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 122 years. Moreover, the name has been to the top 50 baby names 30 times In Switzerland, Joël was once a common name since emerging in 1998 it has been given to over 1067 babies.
At its zenith in 2002,. However after 20 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Also, A common name in Netherlands having over 311 recievers in 2 years of usage.
At its zenith in 2016, the moniker grabbed the 104th spot and 157 baby boys were given the name.
Joël is an uncommon baby name in Belgium, even after 24 years of use, it could not make it big.
Over 305 people have been named Joël in Belgium. Joël is a rare baby name in Netherlands still in use today. Over 311 people have been named Joël in Netherlands. However things change on global perspective, Joël is extremely popular in Philippines where every 1 in 300 have the name as well as in, Mexico, Brazil and DR Congo.
Also the baby name is popular in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Venezuela, Peru, Chad, Mozambique, Canada, Angola, South Africa, Cameroon, Haiti, Madagascar, Guatemala, Malawi, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ghana, Papua New Guinea, Chile, England, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Australia, Portugal, Colombia, Burundi, Honduras, Puerto Rico, Benin, Central African Republic, Zambia, El Salvador, Ecuador, Panama, Nicaragua, Sudan, India, Congo, Togo, Paraguay and Ivory Coast.
At least, 2250000 people globally have carried Joël as their given name according to our research.
Facts
Joël in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 4038 | 2655 | 90 | 100 |
 | 19 | 20 | 90 | 100 |
 | 16 | 0 | 90 | 0 |
Go through the following names similar to Joël
- Romane - Noteworthy Romane especially is used in French, meaning of Romane is "The Roman" that of Latin origin is given to both sexes
- Angéline came from Old Greek is principally used in French, meaning of Angéline is "Angel or Messenger of God" is used for baby girls
- Rosemonde - Meaning of Rosemonde is Horse or Protection is used as a baby girl name which came from German and Germanic is substantially used in French
- Noham came from Hebrew is chiefly used in French is a baby boy name, meaning of Noham is "To Rest or Pleasantness"
- Xavière - Meaning of Xavière is New House is predominantly used in French is a girl name
Famous people named Joël
- Joël de Rosnay, is Docteur ès Sciences and scientific writer
- Joël Bellassen, former professor of Chinese at 'Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales' and the first Inspector General
- Joël Scherk, French theoretical physicist
- Joël Henry, French journalist who was born in Strasbourg
- Joël Gustave Nana Ngongang, leading African LGBT human rights
- Joël Bettin, French sprint canoer
- Joël Camathias, Swiss race car driver born in Lugano
- Joël Despaigne, a retired volleyball player from Cuba
- Joël van Noort, Dutch speedcuber
- Joël Bouchard, Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman
- Joël Robuchon, French chef and restaurateur
- Joël Lautier, French chess grandmaster and FIDE Senior Trainer
- Joël Abati, French handball player
- Joël Retornaz, Italian curler from Cembra
- Joël Robert, Belgian former professional motocross racer
- Joël Gaspoz, Swiss former alpine skier
- Joël Perrault, Canadian former professional ice hockey centre
- Joël Chenal, French alpine skier
- Joël Epalle, Cameroonian football player
- Joël Champetier, French-Canadian science fiction and fantasy author
- Joël Bats, retired goalkeeper and former French international footballer
- Joël Smets, Belgian a former professional motocross racer
- Joël Corminbœuf, former football player who played as a goalkeeper
- Joël Quiniou, former football referee from France
- Joël Sami, DR Congolese international defender
- Joël Drogba, Ivorian footballer, who plays as a striker
- Joël Bouchoucha, French professional footballer
- Joël Jutge, former French international rugby union referee
- Joël Tiéhi, retired footballer from Ivory Coast
- Joël Voordewind, Dutch politician and former development aid worker
- Actor Joël Barbouth, known for movie � tout casser
Lists having Joël
- Biblical Boy Names
- Boy names beginning with J
- Hebrew Boy Names
- French Boy Names
- Popular Boy Names in France (1977)
- Popular Boy Names in Switzerland (2005)
- Baby Names that mean Yahweh
- Baby Names that mean God
- Baby Names that mean Lord