Job
Job: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /d͡ʒəʊb/ · /d͡ʒɒb/
Meaning and origin of Job
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Latin Iob, from Ancient Greek Ἰώβ (Iṓb), from Biblical Hebrew אִיּוֹב (ʾiyyōḇ), related to אָיַב (ʾāyaḇ, “to be an enemy”) and אוֹיֵב (ʾōyēḇ, “enemy”).
How popular is Job?
Since 1880, 3,399 boys in the U.S. have been named Job. Its highest rank for boys was #908 in 1891. In 2025, 49 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Job
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Job
Sister and brother names that share Job's Hebrew roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Job FAQ
What does the name Job mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Latin Iob, from Ancient Greek Ἰώβ (Iṓb), from Biblical Hebrew אִיּוֹב (ʾiyyōḇ), related to אָיַב (ʾāyaḇ, “to be an enemy”) and אוֹיֵב (ʾōyēḇ, “enemy”).
What is the origin of the name Job?
Job is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Job?
Since 1880, 3,399 boys in the U.S. have been named Job. Its highest rank for boys was #908 in 1891. In 2025, 49 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Job a boy or girl name?
Job is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 3,399 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.