Persecuted or hated
Joby is a diminutive form of the biblical name Job. In the Old Testament, Job is a figure of great patience and faith who endures significant suffering, leading to the name's association with resilience.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Joby in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Canadian-born actor and painter
Visual strategist and designer for NASA
British composer known for film scores and ballet
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author
