Joab vs Jafet

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 #2,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"open, wide"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Latin American Hebrew Christian

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Joab Rank #2,846

Jafet Rank #2,815

Jafet is more popular, ranked #2815 vs #2846 for Joab.

Is Joab or Jafet more popular?

Jafet is more popular, ranked #2815 compared to Joab at #2846 in the United States.

What do Joab and Jafet mean?

Joab means "the Lord is willing" (Hebrew origin). Jafet means "open, wide" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joab and Jafet boy or girl names?

Joab is primarily a boy name. Jafet is primarily a boy name.