Tobias

At a Glance: Name: Tobias – Meaning: 'God is good' (Hebrew Toviyah: 'good' + short form of Yahweh) – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: toh-BY-us

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Tobias is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is good,' formed from Toviyah's 'good' combined with a short form of Yahweh. It's pronounced toh-BY-us, and it has a steady, familiar sound that has held up well across generations.

Meaning & Origin of Tobias

Meaning: 'god is good' (hebrew toviyah: 'good' + short form of yahweh).

Origin: Hebrew.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Tobias

Phonetic: toh-BY-us   IPA: /toʊˈbaɪəs/

Popularity of Tobias

Tobias hit its highest point in 2016, ranking #246 with 1,523 babies given the name that year; by 2024 it had eased to #280, with 1,210 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Tobias mean?

‘god is good’ (hebrew toviyah: ‘good’ + short form of yahweh). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tobias)

How do you pronounce Tobias?

Tobias is pronounced toh-BY-us (IPA: /toʊˈbaɪəs/).

Is Tobias a popular name right now?

Tobias is near its all-time peak (#246 in 2016), ranked #280 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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