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Joab
BoyMeaning of Joab: Hebrew: 'Yahweh is father'
Joab is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 2270th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#2270
60 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,000
First recorded 1965 · peak 2025
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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