Joel
JOH-uhl
A biblical name meaning “strong-willed,” associated with determination and resolve.
Meaning
Joel comes from Hebrew and is traditionally understood as meaning “strong-willed.” The name appears in the Bible as one of the minor prophets, and 19th-century English name books note that it was used in English and meant “strong-willed.”
Origin
HebrewEnglishmasculine
Fun fact
Puritan writers especially favored Old Testament names like Joel, Amos, and Obadiah.
Confidence: sourced. Sources: History of Christian Names, Curiosities of Puritan Nomenclature.