Joab vs Sholom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joab

Boy #2,846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is willing"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,846
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo

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Sholom

Boy #2,711 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, wholeness, completeness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Hebrew Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,711
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sholi, Sho

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Popularity Comparison

Joab Rank #2,846
Sholom Rank #2,711

Sholom is more popular, ranked #2711 vs #2846 for Joab.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Joab ___

  • Joab Ezra
  • Joab Levi
  • Joab Samuel
  • Joab Benjamin
  • Joab Elijah
  • Joab Nathaniel

Sholom ___

  • Sholom Aaron
  • Sholom David
  • Sholom Moshe
  • Sholom Yitzhak
  • Sholom Tzvi
  • Sholom Chaim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Joab

Ezra Gideon Micah Zephaniah Naomi

If you choose Sholom

Devorah Rivka Yosef Menachem Chana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joab or Sholom more popular?

Sholom is more popular, ranked #2711 compared to Joab at #2846 in the United States.

What do Joab and Sholom mean?

Joab means "the Lord is willing" (Hebrew origin). Sholom means "peace, wholeness, completeness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joab and Sholom boy or girl names?

Joab is primarily a boy name. Sholom is primarily a boy name.

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