UK boy's name
Eyoel
A masculine name from Hebrew meaning "God is Yahweh".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eyoel is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Eyoel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3523, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 5 births.
This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2012 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Eyoel. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eyoel ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 5 boys were registered as Eyoel.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eyoel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3523
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
2017
5 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Eyoel mean?
The name Eyoel has its origins in the Ge'ez language, which was an ancient Semitic language spoken in parts of Eritrea and Ethiopia. The name is believed to have originated sometime between the 4th and 6th centuries AD, during the height of the Aksumite Empire in the region.
Eyoel is derived from the Ge'ez words "ey" meaning "my" and "el" meaning "God". Thus, the name can be interpreted to mean "My God" or "God is with me". This suggests a religious or spiritual connection associated with the name's origin.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eyoel can be found in the Ge'ez translation of the Bible, known as the "Fe'tha Nagast". This ancient text, which dates back to the 6th century, contains references to individuals bearing the name Eyoel.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Eyoel. One of the earliest was Eyoel of Aksum (c. 550 AD - 630 AD), a renowned scholar and religious leader who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in the Aksumite Empire.
Another prominent figure was Eyoel the Scribe (c. 1200 AD - 1280 AD), a renowned calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts during the Zagwe Dynasty in Ethiopia. His intricate and beautifully decorated works are still admired and studied by scholars today.
In the 15th century, Eyoel of Debre Libanos (c. 1420 AD - 1495 AD) was a highly respected Ethiopian monk and spiritual leader. He is credited with establishing several monasteries and contributing to the growth of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
During the 17th century, Eyoel the Younger (c. 1620 AD - 1680 AD) was a noted historian and chronicler of the Ethiopian Empire. His detailed accounts of the reigns of various emperors during that period have proven invaluable for understanding the region's history.
More recently, Eyoel Gebre-Medhin (1896 - 1981) was an influential Ethiopian educator and writer. He played a crucial role in the modernization of the Ethiopian education system and authored several books on Ethiopian history and culture.
While the name Eyoel has its roots in the ancient Ge'ez language, it has endured through the centuries and continues to be used in various parts of East Africa, particularly in Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eyoel over time
The chart below shows babies named Eyoel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eyoel, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eyoel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eyoel was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4156 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4241 | 15 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Eyoel
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Eyoel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eyoel in the UK right now?
In 2023, Eyoel was ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Eyoel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 5 babies registered as Eyoel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eyoel?
A masculine name from Hebrew meaning "God is Yahweh".
How many people are called Eyoel in the UK?
A total of 23 babies have been registered as Eyoel across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.