Joel Felder

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joel Felder — God is willing
228K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joel Felder 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 Felder: Amanda Felder, American professional triathlete Andreas Felder (b. 1962), Austrian championship ski jumper Anna Felder (1937–2023), Swiss writer and playwright Cajetan Freiherr von Felder (1814–1894), Austrian entomologist, jurist, and politician Clarence Felder (b. 1938), American film and television character actor Don Felder (b. 1947), American rock musician Giovanni Felder (b. 1958), Swiss mathematician Hershey Felder (b. 1968), pianist, actor, and playwright James Felder (b. 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: Felder

English

Amanda Felder, American professional triathlete Andreas Felder (b. 1962), Austrian championship ski jumper Anna Felder (1937–2023), Swiss writer and playwright Cajetan Freiherr von Felder (1814–1894), Austrian entomologist, jurist, and politician Clarence Felder (b. 1938), American film and television character actor Don Felder (b. 1947), American rock musician Giovanni Felder (b. 1958), Swiss mathematician Hershey Felder (b. 1968), pianist, actor, and playwright James Felder (b.

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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 Felder

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 Felder:

11
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Felder?
The surname Felder originates from English. Amanda Felder, American professional triathlete Andreas Felder (b. 1962), Austrian championship ski jumper Anna Felder (1937–2023), Swiss writer and playwright Cajetan Freiherr von Felder (1814–1894), Austrian entomologist, jurist, and politician Clarence Felder (b. 1938), American film and television character actor Don Felder (b. 1947), American rock musician Giovanni Felder (b. 1958), Swiss mathematician Hershey Felder (b. 1968), pianist, actor, and playwright James Felder (b.
What are the origins of the name Joel Felder?
The name Joel Felder combines two different traditions: the first name Joel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Felder originates from English.
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