Joel Apodaca

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joel Apodaca — God is willing
228K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joel Apodaca is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Joel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Joel or Yoel is a male name derived from יוֹאֵל Standard Hebrew, Yoʾel, Tiberian Hebrew, or Yôʾēl, meaning "Yahu is god", "YHWH is God", or the modern translation "Yahweh is God". Joel as a given name appears in the Hebrew Bible. The surname Apodaca: Aidan Apodaca (born 1996), American soccer player Anthony Apodaca, Director of Graphics Research and Development at Pixar Antonia Apodaca (1923–2020), American musician Bob Apodaca (born 1950), American professional baseball player Clara Apodaca (born 1934), American patron of the arts, nonprofit executive, and politician Felicitas Apodaca (1912–1997), American community activist Jerry Apodaca (1934–2023), 24th governor of New Mexico Juan Ruiz de Apodaca, 1st Count of Venadito (1754–1835), Spanish naval officer Paul Apodaca, associate professor of Anthropology and American Studies at Chapman U. Joel is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 228K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Joel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Joel

Meaning: God is willing

Hebrew

Joel or Yoel is a male name derived from יוֹאֵל Standard Hebrew, Yoʾel, Tiberian Hebrew, or Yôʾēl, meaning "Yahu is god", "YHWH is God", or the modern translation "Yahweh is God". Joel as a given name appears in the Hebrew Bible.

Surname: Apodaca

Spanish

Aidan Apodaca (born 1996), American soccer player Anthony Apodaca, Director of Graphics Research and Development at Pixar Antonia Apodaca (1923–2020), American musician Bob Apodaca (born 1950), American professional baseball player Clara Apodaca (born 1934), American patron of the arts, nonprofit executive, and politician Felicitas Apodaca (1912–1997), American community activist Jerry Apodaca (1934–2023), 24th governor of New Mexico Juan Ruiz de Apodaca, 1st Count of Venadito (1754–1835), Spanish naval officer Paul Apodaca, associate professor of Anthropology and American Studies at Chapman U.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Joel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Joel by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Joel Apodaca

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Joel Apodaca:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Joel?
The first name Joel originates from Hebrew. Joel or Yoel is a male name derived from יוֹאֵל Standard Hebrew, Yoʾel, Tiberian Hebrew, or Yôʾēl, meaning "Yahu is god", "YHWH is God", or the modern translation "Yahweh is God". Joel as a given name appears in the Hebrew Bible.
When was Joel most popular?
The name Joel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Apodaca?
The surname Apodaca originates from Spanish. Aidan Apodaca (born 1996), American soccer player Anthony Apodaca, Director of Graphics Research and Development at Pixar Antonia Apodaca (1923–2020), American musician Bob Apodaca (born 1950), American professional baseball player Clara Apodaca (born 1934), American patron of the arts, nonprofit executive, and politician Felicitas Apodaca (1912–1997), American community activist Jerry Apodaca (1934–2023), 24th governor of New Mexico Juan Ruiz de Apodaca, 1st Count of Venadito (1754–1835), Spanish naval officer Paul Apodaca, associate professor of Anthropology and American Studies at Chapman U.
What are the origins of the name Joel Apodaca?
The name Joel Apodaca combines two different traditions: the first name Joel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Apodaca originates from Spanish.
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