Joel vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joel

Boy #219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Joel Rank #219

Paul Rank #264

Joel is more popular, ranked #219 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Joel or Paul more popular?

Joel is more popular, ranked #219 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Joel and Paul mean?

Joel means "Yahweh is God" (Hebrew origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Joel and Paul boy or girl names?

Joel is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.