Baylor vs Tobias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baylor

Boy #366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who bails, deliverer"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#366
Total SSA Count
903
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bay, Bay-Bay

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Tobias

Boy #280 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is good; Yahweh is good"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#280
Total SSA Count
1,210
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Toby, Tobi

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Popularity Comparison

Baylor Rank #366
Tobias Rank #280

Tobias is more popular, ranked #280 vs #366 for Baylor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baylor ___

  • Baylor James
  • Baylor Scott
  • Baylor Lee
  • Baylor Thomas
  • Baylor Ray
  • Baylor Cole

Tobias ___

  • Tobias James
  • Tobias Alexander
  • Tobias William
  • Tobias Henry
  • Tobias Charles
  • Tobias John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Baylor

Tatum Mason Harper Chase Remi

If you choose Tobias

Sebastian Matthias Elias Clara Lydia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baylor or Tobias more popular?

Tobias is more popular, ranked #280 compared to Baylor at #366 in the United States.

What do Baylor and Tobias mean?

Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin). Tobias means "God is good; Yahweh is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Baylor and Tobias boy or girl names?

Baylor is primarily a boy name. Tobias is primarily a boy name.

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