Yoav
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Yoav first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 403 babies have been named Yoav in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yoav is past its peak , currently ranked #29,525 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,525
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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"Ford, river crossing"
#29,423 in US
Latin ebenus origin
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Old French palatinus, Latin origin
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#29,589 in US
Latin ara + caeli origin
"altar of heaven"
#29,354 in US
Arabic origin
"generous, noble"
#29,596 in US
Yiddish origin
"cymbal player, dulcimer musician"
#29,471 in US
Sanskrit origin
"modesty, proper behavior"
#29,533 in US
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About the Name Yoav
Yoav is a boy name .
Yoav is currently ranked #29,525 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Yoav include Yoan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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