Joel Kozak

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joel Kozak — God is willing
228K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joel Kozak 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 Kozak: Amanda Kozak (born 1984), American beauty pageant winner Anděla Kozáková-Jírová (1897–1986), Czech lawyer Anna Kozak (born 1974), Belarusian sprinter Artem Kozak (born 1998), Ukrainian footballer Ashley Kozak, British jazz bassist, record producer and artists' manager Danuta Kozák (born 1987), Hungarian sprint canoer Dmitry Kozak (born 1958), Russian politician Don Kozak (born 1952), Canadian ice hockey player Ferdo Kozak (1894–1957), Slovenian author, playwright, editor and politician Harley Jane Kozak (born 1957), American actress and author Heidi Kozak (born 1963), American actress Ivan Koz. 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: Kozak

Slavic

Amanda Kozak (born 1984), American beauty pageant winner Anděla Kozáková-Jírová (1897–1986), Czech lawyer Anna Kozak (born 1974), Belarusian sprinter Artem Kozak (born 1998), Ukrainian footballer Ashley Kozak, British jazz bassist, record producer and artists' manager Danuta Kozák (born 1987), Hungarian sprint canoer Dmitry Kozak (born 1958), Russian politician Don Kozak (born 1952), Canadian ice hockey player Ferdo Kozak (1894–1957), Slovenian author, playwright, editor and politician Harley Jane Kozak (born 1957), American actress and author Heidi Kozak (born 1963), American actress Ivan Koz.

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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 Kozak

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 Kozak:

7
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

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

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 Kozak?
The surname Kozak originates from Slavic. Amanda Kozak (born 1984), American beauty pageant winner Anděla Kozáková-Jírová (1897–1986), Czech lawyer Anna Kozak (born 1974), Belarusian sprinter Artem Kozak (born 1998), Ukrainian footballer Ashley Kozak, British jazz bassist, record producer and artists' manager Danuta Kozák (born 1987), Hungarian sprint canoer Dmitry Kozak (born 1958), Russian politician Don Kozak (born 1952), Canadian ice hockey player Ferdo Kozak (1894–1957), Slovenian author, playwright, editor and politician Harley Jane Kozak (born 1957), American actress and author Heidi Kozak (born 1963), American actress Ivan Koz.
What are the origins of the name Joel Kozak?
The name Joel Kozak combines two different traditions: the first name Joel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Kozak originates from Slavic.
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