Joab vs Hershel

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 #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

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Joab Rank #2,846

Hershel Rank #2,764

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 vs #2846 for Joab.

Is Joab or Hershel more popular?

Hershel is more popular, ranked #2764 compared to Joab at #2846 in the United States.

What do Joab and Hershel mean?

Joab means "the Lord is willing" (Hebrew origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Joab and Hershel boy or girl names?

Joab is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.