What is the origin of the name Joab?

Joab is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Joab?

Joab is currently ranked #2845 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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Joab

JOH-ab

Popularity

#2845

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

940

Peak Year

#45 in 2024

First Recorded

1965

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Hebrew name meaning "God is father" or "Yahweh is father." A biblical name.

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Joe Jo Bo Jab Jabes

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Numerology

The Creative

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Famous Namesakes

Joab
Commander of David's army in the Bible

Nicknames

Joe Jo Bo Jab Jabes

Spelling Variations

Joabe Joab Yoab Joabh

Similar Names

Joshua Josiah Elijah Noah Caleb

Personality Traits

BraveLoyalStrongDeterminedProtective

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