Joel Fredericks

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joel Fredericks — God is willing
228K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joel Fredericks 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 Fredericks: Clayton Fredericks (born 1967), Australian equestrian athlete and Olympic medalist (married to Lisa Fredericks) Cornel Fredericks (born 1990), South African hurdler Eddie Fredericks (born 1977), South African rugby union footballer Frankie Fredericks (born 1967), Namibian sprinter and Olympic medalist Lucinda Fredericks (born 1967), British-born equestrian athlete for Australia (married to Clayton Fredericks) Roy Fredericks (1942–2000), West Indian cricketer Ryan Fredericks (born 1992), English footballer for Bristol City Football Club Stanton Fredericks (born 1978), South African footballer C. 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: Fredericks

English

Clayton Fredericks (born 1967), Australian equestrian athlete and Olympic medalist (married to Lisa Fredericks) Cornel Fredericks (born 1990), South African hurdler Eddie Fredericks (born 1977), South African rugby union footballer Frankie Fredericks (born 1967), Namibian sprinter and Olympic medalist Lucinda Fredericks (born 1967), British-born equestrian athlete for Australia (married to Clayton Fredericks) Roy Fredericks (1942–2000), West Indian cricketer Ryan Fredericks (born 1992), English footballer for Bristol City Football Club Stanton Fredericks (born 1978), South African footballer C.

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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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Numerology

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

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

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

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 Fredericks?
The surname Fredericks originates from English. Clayton Fredericks (born 1967), Australian equestrian athlete and Olympic medalist (married to Lisa Fredericks) Cornel Fredericks (born 1990), South African hurdler Eddie Fredericks (born 1977), South African rugby union footballer Frankie Fredericks (born 1967), Namibian sprinter and Olympic medalist Lucinda Fredericks (born 1967), British-born equestrian athlete for Australia (married to Clayton Fredericks) Roy Fredericks (1942–2000), West Indian cricketer Ryan Fredericks (born 1992), English footballer for Bristol City Football Club Stanton Fredericks (born 1978), South African footballer C.
What are the origins of the name Joel Fredericks?
The name Joel Fredericks combines two different traditions: the first name Joel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Fredericks originates from English.
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