Iron vs Tobais

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iron

Boy #40,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the metal iron, element of strength and endurance"

Origin: Old English (iren/isern)

Cultural Roots

American English Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40,219
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ire, Ron

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Iron Rank #40,219
Tobais Rank #40,255

Iron is more popular, ranked #40219 vs #40255 for Tobais.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iron ___

  • Iron Wolf
  • Iron Stone
  • Iron John
  • Iron Ray
  • Iron Cole

Tobais ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iron

Steel Flint Coal Ash Ember

If you choose Tobais

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iron or Tobais more popular?

Iron is more popular, ranked #40219 compared to Tobais at #40255 in the United States.

What do Iron and Tobais mean?

Iron means "the metal iron, element of strength and endurance" (Old English (iren/isern) origin).

Are Iron and Tobais boy or girl names?

Iron is primarily a boy name. Tobais is primarily a boy name.

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