Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Job
Job means “To be an enemy”. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Job is a boy baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning "To be an enemy". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Job often also consider Joby.
Job meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: To be an enemy
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Job to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Job as J·O·B, with 3 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Job is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Job variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Joba, Jobe, Joby.
- Nicknames: Job works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Job with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Job middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Joby, Jobe, Jeb, Jobie, Jovie — full picks on the sibling names for Job guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Job? Browse our names like Job guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Job
What does the name Job mean?
Job means "To be an enemy" and is of Hebrew origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Job is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Job?
Job originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Job?
Job has 3 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Job a boy's or girl's name?
Job is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Job in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Job sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Job?
Names that share Job's sound and style include Joby, Jobe, Jeb, Jobie, Jovie.
What middle names pair well with Job?
Good middle-name fits for Job pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Job is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Job is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Job?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Job share its rhythm without rhyming — Joby, Jobe, Jeb all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.