Rai vs Tobi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rai

Boy #3,971 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"trust, reliance"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Indian Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,971
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Tobi

Boy #4,129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew Tuviyah

Cultural Roots

Hebrew German English Nigerian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,129
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Toby

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rai Rank #3,971
Tobi Rank #4,129

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 vs #4129 for Tobi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rai ___

  • Rai Alexander
  • Rai James
  • Rai Theodore
  • Rai Kenji
  • Rai Yuki

Tobi ___

  • Tobi James
  • Tobi Lee
  • Tobi Alexander
  • Tobi Michael
  • Tobi William
  • Tobi John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rai

Kai Hana Sora Rei Naomi

If you choose Tobi

Levi Eli Ava Mia Noah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rai or Tobi more popular?

Rai is more popular, ranked #3971 compared to Tobi at #4129 in the United States.

What do Rai and Tobi mean?

Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin). Tobi means "God is good" (Hebrew Tuviyah origin).

Are Rai and Tobi boy or girl names?

Rai is primarily a boy name. Tobi is primarily a boy name.

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