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Job vs Abe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Job

Boy #2,324 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who returns, repentant"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish Islamic Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,324
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

30 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Job Rank #2,324
Abe Rank #2,424

Job is more popular, ranked #2324 vs #2424 for Abe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Job or Abe more popular?

Job is more popular, ranked #2324 compared to Abe at #2424 in the United States.

What do Job and Abe mean?

Job means "one who returns, repentant" (Hebrew origin). Abe means "exalted father" (Hebrew origin).

Are Job and Abe boy or girl names?

Job is primarily a boy name. Abe is primarily a boy name.

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