Joel Ives

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joel Ives — God is willing
228K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joel Ives 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 Ives: Surname Alice Emma Ives (1876–1930), American dramatist, journalist Burl Ives (1909–1995), American singer, author and actor Charles Ives (1874–1954), American composer Charles Ives (footballer) (1907–1942), football player from New Zealand Chauncey Ives (1810–1894), American sculptor in Italy Clarrie Ives (1890–1956), Australian rugby league footballer Clay Ives (born 1972), Canadian-born American luger David Ives (born 1950), contemporary American playwright Dick Ives (1926–1997), American basketball player Edward D. 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: Ives

English

Surname Alice Emma Ives (1876–1930), American dramatist, journalist Burl Ives (1909–1995), American singer, author and actor Charles Ives (1874–1954), American composer Charles Ives (footballer) (1907–1942), football player from New Zealand Chauncey Ives (1810–1894), American sculptor in Italy Clarrie Ives (1890–1956), Australian rugby league footballer Clay Ives (born 1972), Canadian-born American luger David Ives (born 1950), contemporary American playwright Dick Ives (1926–1997), American basketball player Edward D.

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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 Ives:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Ives?
The surname Ives originates from English. Surname Alice Emma Ives (1876–1930), American dramatist, journalist Burl Ives (1909–1995), American singer, author and actor Charles Ives (1874–1954), American composer Charles Ives (footballer) (1907–1942), football player from New Zealand Chauncey Ives (1810–1894), American sculptor in Italy Clarrie Ives (1890–1956), Australian rugby league footballer Clay Ives (born 1972), Canadian-born American luger David Ives (born 1950), contemporary American playwright Dick Ives (1926–1997), American basketball player Edward D.
What are the origins of the name Joel Ives?
The name Joel Ives combines two different traditions: the first name Joel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Ives originates from English.
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