| Meaning | God is good |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | To-bi-as |
About Tobias
A name of considerable weight and character, Tobias stands apart in an era of simplified choices. The four syllables create a rhythmic cadence that demands attention without shouting for it. This is a name for storytellers and dreamers, for boys who will grow into men of depth and complexity. Tobias carries literary and historical resonance, evoking images of wisdom and integrity. The natural nickname "Toby" provides versatility, offering a playful alternative for childhood while preserving the formal option for professional contexts. Parents selecting Tobias signal their appreciation for substance over style, for names that reveal their beauty gradually rather than all at once. The name possesses an old-world charm that paradoxically feels fresh in contemporary settings. Tobias is never boring, never forgettable—it's a name that leaves an impression.
Nicknames for Tobias
| Toby |
| Tobi |
| Bias |
| TB |
Famous People Named Tobias
| Tobias Harris | American professional basketball player |
| Tobias Menzies | British actor known for his roles in "Outlander" and "The Crown" |
| Tobias Wolff | American author and memoirist |
| Tobias Forge | Swedish musician and frontman of the band Ghost |
| Tobias Sammet | German musician and founder of the metal band Avantasia |
| Tobias Ellwood | British politician and Member of Parliament |
| Tobias Moers | German automotive executive and CEO of Aston Martin |
| Tobias Enström | Swedish ice hockey player |
| Tobias Schneebaum | American artist, author, and anthropologist |
| Tobias Hysén | Swedish professional footballer |
| Tobias Kroner | German actor known for his role in the TV series "Verbotene Liebe" |
| Tobias Picker | American composer |
| Tobias S. Buckell | Caribbean-born American science fiction author |
| Tobias Dier | German former professional footballer |
| Tobias Linderoth | Swedish former professional footballer |
| Tobias Rieder | German professional ice hockey player |
| Tobias Regner | German singer and songwriter |
| Tobias Zech | German footballer |
| Tobias Rau | German former professional footballer |
Characters Named Tobias
| Tobias "Four" Eaton | Character from the "Divergent" series by Veronica Roth |
| Tobias Fünke | Character from the TV series "Arrested Development" |
| Tobias Beecher | Character from the TV series "Oz" |
| Tobias "Toby" Ziegler | Character from the TV series "The West Wing" |
| Tobias "Tobey" Marshall | Protagonist in the video game series "Need for Speed - Most Wanted" |
| Tobias Ragg | Character from the musical "Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" |
| Tobias Whale | Villain in the DC Comics universe |
| Tobias Wilson | Character from the TV series "Teen Wolf" |
| Tobias "Toby" Flenderson | Character from the TV series "The Office" |
| Tobias Beckett | Character from the movie "Solo - A Star Wars Story" |
| Tobias Vaughn | Character from the TV series "Doctor Who" |
| Tobias | Character from the TV series "Animorphs" |
| Tobias Fornell | Character from the TV series "NCIS" |
| Tobias Eaton | Character from the movie "The Witch Files" |
| Tobias Bruckner | Character from the TV series "Andromeda" |
| Tobias Jelinek | Character from the TV series "Shameless" |
| Tobias Rice | Character from the TV series "The Rookie" |
| Tobias Gill | Character from the TV series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" |
| Tobias Campbell | Character from the TV series "Chicago Med" |
| Tobias Gregson | Character from the Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle |