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Tobias
Meaning: God is good · Origin: Hebrew · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
The Greek form of Hebrew Toviyah, 'Yahweh is good', hero of the Book of Tobit.
Famous people named Tobias
- Tobias Menzies (actor)
Nicknames
Toby, Tobi
Variants & related names
Toby, Tobia, Tobiah
Tobias name art
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FAQ
What does the name Tobias mean?
Tobias means “God is good”. It comes from Hebrew.
Is Tobias a popular name?
Yes — Tobias has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Tobias?
Toby, Tobi.
What are other forms of Tobias?
Toby, Tobia, Tobiah.
Similar names
Raphael · Solomon · Reuben · Joaquin · Elliott · Noah
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.