Origin:Hebrew
Popularity:365
Meaning:Jehovah is the Lord
Joel as a boy's name is pronounced JOH-ul. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Joel is "Jehovah is the Lord". Biblical: a prophet and writer of the Book of Joel.
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  • Billy Joel
    Composer
  • Joel Coen
    Director
  • Joel Gosselin
    Reality TV Star
  • Joel Madden
    Singer
  • Joel McHale
    TV Actor

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