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Tobias

male

Meaning

"God Is Good"

From Hebrew expressing divine goodness, transmitted through Greek and Latin biblical traditions, and used consistently across many Christian contexts.

BiblicalClassicTraditionalTimeless

Popularity History of Tobias

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#280Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#280

Tobias was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-1

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Tobias Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Tobias.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Tobias

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Greek
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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