Killian vs Tobias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Killian Rank #370
Tobias Rank #280

Tobias is more popular, ranked #280 vs #370 for Killian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Killian ___

  • Killian James
  • Killian Patrick
  • Killian Thomas
  • Killian Finn
  • Killian Rory
  • Killian Sean

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 Killian

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If you choose Tobias

Sebastian Matthias Elias Clara Lydia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Killian or Tobias more popular?

Tobias is more popular, ranked #280 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Killian and Tobias mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tobias means "God is good; Yahweh is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Killian and Tobias boy or girl names?

Killian is primarily a boy name. Tobias is primarily a boy name.

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