Joel Serra

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Joel Serra — God is willing
228K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Joel Serra 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 Serra: Achille Serra, Italian politician Achille Serra, Italian architect Adriana Serra (1923–1995), Italian film actress Adriana Serra Zanetti (born 1976), Italian tennis player Agustín José Bernaus y Serra (1863–1930), Spanish bishop Albert Serra (born 1975), Spanish independent filmmaker Albert Serra (born 1978), Spanish footballer Alberto Serra (1870–1912), Spanish football pioneer and sports journalist Alfons Serra (born 1990), Spanish footballer Angel Serra (born 1951), Cuban rower Anna Serra (born 1968), Catalan long-distance runner Antonella Serra Zanetti (born 1980), Italian tennis player An. 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: Serra

Spanish

Achille Serra, Italian politician Achille Serra, Italian architect Adriana Serra (1923–1995), Italian film actress Adriana Serra Zanetti (born 1976), Italian tennis player Agustín José Bernaus y Serra (1863–1930), Spanish bishop Albert Serra (born 1975), Spanish independent filmmaker Albert Serra (born 1978), Spanish footballer Alberto Serra (1870–1912), Spanish football pioneer and sports journalist Alfons Serra (born 1990), Spanish footballer Angel Serra (born 1951), Cuban rower Anna Serra (born 1968), Catalan long-distance runner Antonella Serra Zanetti (born 1980), Italian tennis player An.

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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 Serra

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 Serra:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

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

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 Serra?
The surname Serra originates from Spanish. Achille Serra, Italian politician Achille Serra, Italian architect Adriana Serra (1923–1995), Italian film actress Adriana Serra Zanetti (born 1976), Italian tennis player Agustín José Bernaus y Serra (1863–1930), Spanish bishop Albert Serra (born 1975), Spanish independent filmmaker Albert Serra (born 1978), Spanish footballer Alberto Serra (1870–1912), Spanish football pioneer and sports journalist Alfons Serra (born 1990), Spanish footballer Angel Serra (born 1951), Cuban rower Anna Serra (born 1968), Catalan long-distance runner Antonella Serra Zanetti (born 1980), Italian tennis player An.
What are the origins of the name Joel Serra?
The name Joel Serra combines two different traditions: the first name Joel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Serra originates from Spanish.
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