Elliot vs Tobias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

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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

Elliot Rank #150
Tobias Rank #280

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 vs #280 for Tobias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elliot ___

  • Elliot James
  • Elliot Thomas
  • Elliot Gray
  • Elliot Reed
  • Elliot Cole
  • Elliot Blue

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 Elliot

Oliver Jasper Nora Phoebe Emmett

If you choose Tobias

Sebastian Matthias Elias Clara Lydia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Tobias more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to Tobias at #280 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Tobias mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Tobias means "God is good; Yahweh is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elliot and Tobias boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Tobias is primarily a boy name.

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