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UK boy's name

Joell

A masculine French name meaning "God is willing".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Joell is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Joell popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4023, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 5 births.

This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2000 to 2016. 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Joell. 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 2017 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Joell ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 5 boys were registered as Joell.
  • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Joell as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4023

2016

Births in 2016

4

Latest year

Peak year

2013

5 births

Estimated living

21

2026

Meaning

What does Joell mean?

The name Joell is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language and culture, with roots tracing back to ancient times. It is a variant spelling of the biblical name Joel, which is derived from the Hebrew word "Yovel," meaning "Yahweh is God."

In the Old Testament, the Book of Joel is attributed to the prophet Joel, whose name carries the meaning "Yahweh is God." This association with the Hebrew prophet suggests that the name Joell has religious and spiritual connotations within the Judeo-Christian tradition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Joell can be found in historical records from the Middle Ages. Joell de Mayence, a French rabbi and scholar, lived during the 13th century and was renowned for his contributions to Jewish law and philosophy.

Another notable figure bearing the name Joell was Joell Blanck, a 17th-century German composer and organist. He was born in 1650 and is remembered for his compositions for the organ and his work as a church musician in various German cities.

In the 19th century, Joell Joseph Ganthony (1789-1866) was a French architect and urban planner. He is best known for his work on the restoration and renovation of historic buildings in Paris, including the Louvre and the Palais de Justice.

Joell Robuchon (1945-2018) was a renowned French chef and restaurateur, widely regarded as one of the most influential chefs of the 20th century. He was awarded numerous Michelin stars throughout his career and was known for his innovative approach to traditional French cuisine.

Joell Frédéric Perrault (1768-1844) was a French playwright and librettist who wrote several operas and plays during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His works were performed in Paris and other major European cities, contributing to the cultural landscape of his time.

Despite its relatively uncommon usage, the name Joell has a rich history and cultural significance, with roots tracing back to ancient Hebrew traditions and a presence throughout various periods in history, spanning religious, artistic, and literary domains.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Joell over time

The chart below shows babies named Joell registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Joell, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Joell
01345200020082016

Decades

Joell by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Joell 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
2010s #4154 15 4
2000s #3782 6 2

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FAQ

Joell: questions and answers

How popular is the name Joell in the UK right now?

In 2016, Joell was ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Joell most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 5 babies registered as Joell in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Joell?

A masculine French name meaning "God is willing".

How many people are called Joell in the UK?

A total of 21 babies have been registered as Joell 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.