Yoab
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning father is willingness; a form of joab.
Babies a year
8
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#2664
8 babies
In 2025, 8 babies in England and Wales were named Yoab. In the US, 6 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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