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At a Glance
- Meaning
- 'God is good' (Hebrew Toviyah: 'good' + short form of Yahweh)
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- toh-BY-us
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
toh-BY-usIPA /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.
Names Like Tobias
These names share Tobias’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Tobias mean?
‘God is good’ (Hebrew Toviyah: ‘good’ + short form of Yahweh). (Source: Wiktionary)
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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