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
"knowledge, good judgment, deep understanding"
Origin: Old English
Ayyub is more popular, ranked #2688 vs #2703 for Wisdom.
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Ayyub is more popular, ranked #2688 compared to Wisdom at #2703 in the United States.
Ayyub means "to return, repentant" (Hebrew/Arabic origin). Wisdom means "knowledge, good judgment, deep understanding" (Old English origin).
Ayyub is primarily a boy name. Wisdom is primarily a boy name.