The nameJoby
Joby is a friendly pet form of Job or Joseph.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Joby comes from Job, Hebrew Iyyov, or from Joseph, "he will add".
Origin
English.
History
In England and Wales Joby reached 1110th place in 1998. In the United States its best rank is 1486th, in 1972.
Famous people named Joby
- Joby Talbot, composer
Popularity of the name Joby
Joby in the United States
Joby was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 323 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Joby. Its rise began around 1939, and it peaked in 1976. Half of all babies named Joby in the United States were born before 1980, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joby mean?
Joby comes from Job, Hebrew Iyyov, or from Joseph, "he will add".
What is the origin of the name Joby?
English.
Is Joby a girl's or a boy's name?
Joby is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Joby?
In 2024, Joby was the 8030th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 10 births.
Who are famous people named Joby?
Joby Talbot, composer.