Yoel: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: y-oh-ehl
Origin: Argentina
gender-male

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Region Origin: Andean States, Western Asia, Central America, Southern Europe
Meaning: Yahweh is god

Yoel is a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is God. " It has deep religious significance, appearing as the name of a prophet in the Hebrew Bible. The name has been associated with various cultures, including Spanish-speaking communities and Israel. Over time, the popularity of Yoel has fluctuated, peaking in the 1980s in the United States. The name's importance lies in its biblical origins and its symbolic meaning to people of Jewish and Christian faiths.

Yoel Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Yoel is currently #2792 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Yoel is currently #1268 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Yoel is currently #1564 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Yoel is currently #718 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Yoel is currently #1517 on Kiindred Australian Names

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