Iob Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Iob Name at a Glance

Name	Iob
Meaning	Diminutive of Iorwerth: Worthy lord. Derived from 'ior' and 'gwerth'. Legendary son of Maredudd.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Iob Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Iob means “Diminutive of Iorwerth: Worthy lord. Derived from 'ior' and 'gwerth'. Legendary son of Maredudd”. 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.

Iob Name Origin

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

Is Iob a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Iob

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