Ayyub
Meaning
"to return, repentant"
Origin: Hebrew/Arabic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,688
- Total SSA Count
- 49
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Ayub
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"to return, repentant"
Origin: Hebrew/Arabic
"praised one"
Origin: Arabic
Ayyub is more popular, ranked #2688 vs #2742 for Muhammadyusuf.
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Ayyub is more popular, ranked #2688 compared to Muhammadyusuf at #2742 in the United States.
Ayyub means "to return, repentant" (Hebrew/Arabic origin). Muhammadyusuf means "praised one" (Arabic origin).
Ayyub is primarily a boy name. Muhammadyusuf is primarily a boy name.