Joel Johanson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joel Johanson — God is willing
228K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joel Johanson 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 Johanson: Johanson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Johan". Including its variant spellings, it is a common surname in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Al R. Johanson (1899–1964), American lawyer and politician Anton Johanson (1877–1952), Swedish footballer Arvid Johanson (1929–2013), Norwegian politician Bryan Johanson (born 1951), American musician and composer Chris Johanson (born 1968), American artist Donald Johanson (born 1943), American paleoanthropologist Eric Johanson, American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter George Johanson (1928–2022), American artist Herbert Joha. 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: Johanson

English

Johanson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Johan". Including its variant spellings, it is a common surname in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Al R. Johanson (1899–1964), American lawyer and politician Anton Johanson (1877–1952), Swedish footballer Arvid Johanson (1929–2013), Norwegian politician Bryan Johanson (born 1951), American musician and composer Chris Johanson (born 1968), American artist Donald Johanson (born 1943), American paleoanthropologist Eric Johanson, American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter George Johanson (1928–2022), American artist Herbert Joha.

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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 Johanson

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 Johanson:

3
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Johanson?
The surname Johanson originates from English. Johanson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Johan". Including its variant spellings, it is a common surname in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Al R. Johanson (1899–1964), American lawyer and politician Anton Johanson (1877–1952), Swedish footballer Arvid Johanson (1929–2013), Norwegian politician Bryan Johanson (born 1951), American musician and composer Chris Johanson (born 1968), American artist Donald Johanson (born 1943), American paleoanthropologist Eric Johanson, American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter George Johanson (1928–2022), American artist Herbert Joha.
What are the origins of the name Joel Johanson?
The name Joel Johanson combines two different traditions: the first name Joel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Johanson originates from English.
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