Yahweh is 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.
About 60 boys were named Joab in 2025.
Commander of King David's army in the Hebrew Bible
Former President of the University of Alabama and Penn State
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
