Job Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Job Name at a Glance

Name	Job
Meaning	He that weeps or cries
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Job Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Job means “He that weeps or cries”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Job Name Origin

Our database records Job under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Job a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Job is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Job

When considering Job for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.