Father
A Hebrew name derived from the elements 'Yo', referring to the Hebrew God, and 'av', meaning father. In the Old Testament, Joab was the nephew of King David and the commander of his army, known for his strategic brilliance and fierce loyalty.
Less common today
Joab isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,316 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Commander of King David's army in the Hebrew Bible
Former President of the University of Alabama and Penn State
