Yoel
Meaning of Yoel
The name Yoel is a male given name of Hebrew origin, pronounced as YOH-el (/jo.ˈel/). It is a variation of the name Joel, which means "Yahweh is God" in Hebrew. Yoel has deep biblical roots and is often associated with the prophet Joel from the Old Testament, who authored the Book of Joel. This name carries strong religious significance and is cherished in Jewish communities around the world.
In terms of popularity within the United States, Yoel has seen fluctuating usage over the years. It reached its peak in 1980 with 127 occurrences, ranking at 777th place. More recently, it had 152 occurrences in 2023, placing it at rank 1259. Despite not being among the most common names, Yoel maintains a steady presence and continues to be chosen by parents seeking a meaningful and traditional Hebrew name for their sons.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as YOH-el (/jo.ˈel/)
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Notable People Named Yoel
| Yoel Romero Palacio is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler who competes in the Light Heavyweight division for Bellator MMA. |
| Yoel Goldman is an American real estate developer and the founder of All Year Management, a development company based in Brooklyn, New York. |
| Yoel Razvozov is an Israeli judoka and politician who served as a member of the Knesset for Yesh Atid and as the Minister of Tourism. |
| Yoel Alejandro Hernández is a Venezuelan former professional baseball relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies. |
