Joab
Joab is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh is father.
Origin and history
Joab is a male name of Biblical Hebrew origin meaning 'Yahweh is father'. In the Old Testament, Joab was a nephew of King David and the commander of his army. Though historically rare in the United States, it has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,000 babies in the United States have been named Joab since 1880. It ranks #3682 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1674.
States where it is most popular
- CA (56.8 %)
- TX (30.2 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- NY (2.7 %)
- TN (2.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 46 |
| 1980-1990 | 77 |
| 1990-2000 | 149 |
| 2000-2010 | 202 |
| 2010-2019 | 267 |
| 2020-2029 | 253 |
Fun facts
- In the Old Testament, Joab was a key military commander under King David known for his loyalty and strategic prowess.
- A quarter of all recorded U.S. births for the name Joab since 1880 have occurred between 2020 and 2025.