Joel
Yahweh is God (Hebrew)
Joel is a biblical / spanish boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 2, with 302,818 records. It has 2 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 281,689 as Joel, and 21,129 as Joel Jr.
Origin and meaning
Yahweh is God (Hebrew)
The name Joel originates from the Hebrew name Yo'el. In the Philippines, it is exceptionally common across generations, reinforced by the country's strong Christian traditions through both Spanish and American periods. It is commonly pronounced either in the Spanish-influenced stress pattern (dzho-EL / ho-EL) or the standard English pronunciation.
Joel is a biblical Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh is God'. It entered Philippine naming traditions through both Spanish Catholic evangelization and later American Christian influence.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone first name or in compound pairings (e.g., Joel Anthony, John Joel). Common informal nicknames include Joey, Jojo, and El-el.
Related forms
- Yoel Hebrew
- Joel Spanish
- Joël French
- Joel Portuguese
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Joel with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Joel with two Filipino surnames?
Joel is the given name. The full name is Joel + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Joel a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Joel is number 2, with 302,818 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.