Ayub is the Arabic form of Job, the biblical figure famous for his patience in suffering, who is also honored as a prophet in Islam. The Hebrew original is of uncertain meaning and is usually explained as "persecuted" or "he who turns to God". The name is used widely from Morocco to Pakistan and Somalia. In the United States Ayub reached a best rank of 1681 in 2018 and stands at number 1854 in 2025.