Boy Name
Joab
"Jehovah is father, derived from Hebrew elements Jo (God) and Ab (father)."
Ranked #2845 for boys
About the Name Joab
Meaning
Jehovah is father, derived from Hebrew elements Jo (God) and Ab (father).
Origin
HebrewGender
Boy
First Letter
JBoy Rank
#2845
Joab is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Jehovah is father, derived from Hebrew elements Jo (God) and Ab (father)." and Currently ranked #2845 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.
Popularity Over Time
-- 1950
#6 1960
#46 1970
#77 1980
#149 1990
#202 2000
#267 2010
#193 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Joab
- J( Joab (biblical military commander of King David)