Abe vs Job

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abe

Boy #2,424 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"exalted father"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Jewish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,424
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
Nicknames
Jo, Joe

Playground Safety Score

30 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abe ___

  • Abe Lincoln
  • Abe James
  • Abe Robert
  • Abe Thomas
  • Abe Henry
  • Abe William

Job ___

  • Job Emmanuel
  • Job David
  • Job Michael
  • Job Samuel
  • Job Isaiah
  • Job Ezra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abe

Sam Eli Molly Ruth Hank

If you choose Job

Ezra Solomon Elijah Isaiah Ruth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abe or Job more popular?

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

What do Abe and Job mean?

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

Are Abe and Job boy or girl names?

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

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