Joab vs Ashur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joab

Boy #2,846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the Lord is willing"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Biblical Jewish Christian

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Boy #2,679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"happy, blessed"

Origin: Hebrew/Akkadian

Assyrian Hebrew Babylonian

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Joab Rank #2,846

Ashur Rank #2,679

Ashur is more popular, ranked #2679 vs #2846 for Joab.

Is Joab or Ashur more popular?

Ashur is more popular, ranked #2679 compared to Joab at #2846 in the United States.

What do Joab and Ashur mean?

Joab means "the Lord is willing" (Hebrew origin). Ashur means "happy, blessed" (Hebrew/Akkadian origin).

Are Joab and Ashur boy or girl names?

Joab is primarily a boy name. Ashur is primarily a boy name.