Yoel

Yoel is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 119 boys in the United States.

Yoel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Yoel

Yoel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Yoel first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #779 in 1980, and in 2024 119 babies received the name — 4,122 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Yoel in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#779 in 1980
Peak year
2019
Babies named Yoel in 2024
119
Total since 1880
4,122

Yoel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1117 in 2021
Babies named Yoel in 2025
15
Total since 1996
308

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yoel mean?

The meaning of Yoel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Yoel a boy or girl name?

Yoel is a boy name. In 2024, 119 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Yoel?

Yoel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Yoel?

Yoel first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #779 in 1980, and 119 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].