Eyob
Meaningform of Job · Amharic
Eyob is an African boy name meaning “form of Job”, with Amharic roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationEyob peaked in 2011, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Eyob you'd meet today is about 14 years old.
- HistoryEyob first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
US births per million boys, 1994–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Eyob
Eyob is a boy name of African origin meaning “form of Job”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
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- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Eyob
What does the name Eyob mean?
Eyob means “form of Job” and comes from Amharic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Ayub (“form of Job”) and Ayoub (“form of Job”).
What is the origin of the name Eyob?
Eyob is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Amharic. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Eyob a boy or girl name?
Eyob is a boy name.
How popular is the name Eyob?
Eyob is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #4,659 in 2011, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Eyob?
If you like Eyob, you might also like Ayub and Ayoub.
What should I know before naming my baby Eyob?
Eyob is an African boy name meaning “form of Job”, with Amharic roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.