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Zoel

♂ Boy

Pronounced zoh-EL /zoʊˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek zoe, 'life' — a masculine form (also an early-Christian saint's name)Low

In 30 seconds: Life: Zoel is Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'zoh-EL').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek zoe, 'life' — a masculine form (also an early-Christian saint's name)

U.S. rank (2024)#8944 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 112

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Zoel comes from the Greek zoe, 'life' — a masculine form (also an early-Christian saint's name). A lyrical, classic name (said 'zoh-EL').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Francophone families. Rare, life at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zoel comes from the Greek zoe, 'life' — a masculine form (also an early-Christian saint's name) — a lyrical, classic name (said 'zoh-EL').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Zoel — Greek etymology

Variations

ZoiloZoeZoell

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zoel mean?

Zoel is Greek for 'life' — a masculine form of Zoe (also a saint's name).

How do you pronounce Zoel?

It's said zoh-EL /zoʊˈɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zoel a boy or girl name?

Zoel is a boy's name.

How popular is Zoel?

Zoel is a very rare name in the U.S.