The baby name Tobias is a Boy name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced toh-BY-us.
The baby name Tobias is a boy name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced toh-BY-us.
Tobias is Greek, Hebrew in Origin.
The earliest known form is Hebrew Ṭoviyyāh; Greek Tobias is its biblical adaptation, alongside the fuller theophoric Ṭoviyyāhû attested in the Hebrew Bible. Its root language is Hebrew: ṭov means good, and the ending -yāh/-yāhû is a shortened form of the divine name YHWH. The literal sense is Yahweh is good; Greek Tōbias uses the masculine nominative ending -as.
The name is best known from the deuterocanonical Book of Tobit, where Tobias, aided by Raphael, marries Sarah and defeats the demon Asmodeus. The story circulated in medieval Christian Europe, giving the name intermittent use; in England it became more common after the Protestant Reformation. Cognate forms include Tobiah, Tuvia, Tevye, Tobia, Tobie, and Tobías, while Toby developed as an English short form. Modern usage is especially visible in German-speaking and Nordic countries, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, with steadier but lower use in the United States.
| Tobias Asser Tobias Asser was a Dutch politician and legal scholar who played a key role in the establishment of the Permanent Court of Arbitration. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1911 for his efforts in international law and diplomacy. | Tobias Moretti Tobias Moretti is an Austrian actor best known for his role as Richard Moser in the TV series 'Inspector Rex'. He has also appeared in films like 'The Dark Valley' and 'The Return of the Dancing Master'. Born in 1959, Moretti has become a prominent figure in Austrian cinema and television. | Tobias Santelmann Tobias Santelmann is a Norwegian actor best known for his role in the historical drama series 'The Last Kingdom' where he played Ragnar the Younger. He also appeared in the film 'Kon-Tiki' and the TV series 'Marcella'. Born in 1980, he has become a prominent figure in both Norwegian and international cinema. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 836 |
| Germany | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 423 |
| Austria | Boys | 2024 | #12 | 430 | 60 |
| Norway | Boys | 2025 | #14 | 257 | 444 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #17 | 21,508 | 5,697 |
| Germany | 0 | #25 | 1,443 | 2,542 | |
| NA | 0 | #25 | 9 | 2,537 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #40 | 336 | 6,830 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #50 | 1,071 | 7,401 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #56 | 2,126 | 2,180 |
| CM | 0 | #56 | 1 | 2,592 | |
| JP | 0 | #75 | 3 | 4,057 | |
| AL | 0 | #76 | 1 | 2,372 | |
| DK | 0 | #99 | 126 | 5,198 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #107 | 31 | 1,769 |
| Austria | 0 | #111 | 113 | 850 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #120 | 6 | 2,087 |
| EC | 0 | #121 | 1 | 2,502 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| Belgium | Boys | 2024 | #128 | 61 | 401 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #133 | 3 | 4,130 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #143 | 1,044 | 7,628 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #148 | 7 | 4,685 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| CR | 0 | #164 | 2 | 5,526 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #171 | 4 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #177 | 3 | 4,064 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #178 | 5 | 1,509 |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #178 | 1 | 2,508 |
| UY | 0 | #180 | 3 | 2,477 | |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| CZ | 0 | #185 | 2 | 3,154 | |
| AR | 0 | #187 | 7 | 2,915 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #200 | 25 | 7,146 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #202 | 111 | 6,530 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #203 | 106 | 2,588 |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #204 | 8 | 3,402 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #206 | 13 | 4,970 |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 3,850 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #228 | 7 | 5,842 |
| IR | 0 | #229 | 3 | 4,221 | |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #233 | 218 | 2,041 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #242 | 158 | 2,865 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #242 | 8 | 5,568 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #242 | 5 | 3,322 |
| PT | 0 | #247 | 4 | 4,161 | |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #253 | 1,184 | 3,552 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #253 | 4 | 7,111 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #257 | 3 | 3,997 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #261 | 1,210 | 7,044 |
| NG | 0 | #269 | 4 | 5,926 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #271 | 3 | 6,912 |
| SG | 0 | #276 | 7 | 11,010 | |
| Finland | 0 | #279 | 29 | 830 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #297 | 7 | 7,909 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #300 | 4 | 5,122 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #301 | 19 | 9,639 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #308 | 60 | 7,951 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #323 | 13 | 6,459 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #324 | 6 | 7,429 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #324 | 1,091 | 5,873 |
| PE | 0 | #327 | 3 | 6,350 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #330 | 72 | 5,922 |
| NL | 0 | #334 | 58 | 2,481 | |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #342 | 16 | 8,477 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| BR | 0 | #352 | 9 | 5,969 | |
| HK | 0 | #354 | 4 | 8,483 | |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #357 | 5 | 8,138 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #389 | 99 | 10,188 |
| BO | 0 | #403 | 6 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #403 | 6 | 11,440 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #412 | 146 | 10,162 |
| ZA | 0 | #429 | 19 | 14,421 | |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #442 | 4 | 8,339 | |
| Spain | 0 | #443 | 10 | 2,326 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #454 | 28 | 9,305 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #455 | 654 | 15,656 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #464 | 11 | 7,625 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #465 | 2 | 10,523 |
| CO | 0 | #469 | 12 | 7,768 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #482 | 46 | 12,905 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #518 | 9 | 12,621 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #525 | 26 | 12,054 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #543 | 50 | 9,244 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #553 | 206 | 12,213 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #556 | 6 | 10,655 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #582 | 84 | 13,390 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #583 | 17 | 8,289 |
| BH | 0 | #583 | 5 | 17,937 | |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #594 | 14 | 10,983 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #647 | 51 | 17,960 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| IT | 0 | #673 | 42 | 4,183 | |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #682 | 289 | 16,906 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #711 | 534 | 25,619 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #731 | 148 | 14,506 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #736 | 8 | 18,093 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #739 | 247 | 16,355 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #745 | 882 | 10,046 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #767 | 20 | 15,093 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #796 | 135 | 5,610 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #804 | 35 | 4,949 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #912 | 7 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #922 | 4 | 15,035 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #989 | 4 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 5 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,034 | 6 | 16,750 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,061 | 18 | 16,140 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,064 | 29 | 22,615 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,082 | 30 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,123 | 19 | 25,928 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,230 | 5 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,247 | 8 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,262 | 6 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,433 | 14 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,595 | 20 | 28,008 |
Tobias is popular in 78 countries — most recent births per country:
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