What origin is the name Joab?

Joab comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Joab a popular name?

Joab is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Joab does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Joab?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Joab — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Joab

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Joab

Joab

Boy

hebrew

1 syllable

Joab is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Hebrew name meaning paternity or the Lord is father. In the Bible, Joab was a powerful commander of King David's army.".

Parents who choose Joab pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "A Hebrew name meaning paternity or the Lord is father. In the Bible, Joab was a powerful commander of King David's army.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Hebrew name meaning paternity or the Lord is father. In the Bible, Joab was a powerful commander of King David's army.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Joab

Very rare in US records

What does Joab mean?

Joab is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew name meaning paternity or the Lord is father. In the Bible, Joab was a powerful commander of King David's army.".

Is Joab a rare name?

Yes. Joab does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Joab

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Names with a similar meaning to Joab

Joab means "A Hebrew name meaning paternity or the Lord is father. In the Bible, Joab was a powerful commander of King David's army." — these names share that spirit.