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Tobias is a masculine name used in Biblical and German. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Greek form of Tobiah. This is the name of the hero of the apocryphal Book of Tobit, which appears in many English versions of the Old Testament." It ranked #283 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, greek form of Tobiah. This is the name of the hero of the apocryphal Book of Tobit, which appears in many English versions of the Old Testament. The entry lists its usage as Biblical, German, Swedish, Danish and others.
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Popularity
Tobias ranked #283 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #283 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tobias mean?
Behind the Name does not give Tobias a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: greek form of Tobiah.
Is Tobias a popular name?
Tobias ranked #283 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Tobias a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Tobias appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Tobias — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
