Theodore 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

Theodore Rank #4
Tobias Rank #280

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #280 for Tobias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

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 Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Tobias

Sebastian Matthias Elias Clara Lydia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Tobias more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Tobias at #280 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Tobias mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Tobias means "God is good; Yahweh is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Theodore and Tobias boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Tobias is primarily a boy name.

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