What does Tobias mean?
From the Hebrew Toviyya, “God is good.”
What does Amos mean?
Amos means “carried” or “borne by God.” Amos is a prophet.
Tobias vs Amos
Which is more popular?
Tobias is more popular than Amos today: about 1,201 US babies were given the name Tobias in 2025, compared with 364 named Amos.
| Tobias | Amos | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | God is good | Carried by God |
| Origin | Hebrew | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | toh-BY-us | AY-mus |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2016 (1,523) | 1922 (558) |
| In 2025 | 1,201 | 364 |
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Tobias
Amos
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Tobias | Amos |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7,443 | 2,463 |
| 2010s | 9,410 | 3,243 |
| 2000s | 4,811 | 1,788 |
| 1990s | 2,266 | 1,749 |
| 1980s | 1,807 | 2,321 |
| 1970s | 2,102 | 2,155 |
| 1960s | 576 | 2,086 |
| 1950s | 243 | 2,810 |
| 1940s | 160 | 2,767 |
| 1930s | 107 | 3,343 |
| 1920s | 155 | 4,891 |
| 1910s | 144 | 3,674 |
| 1900s | 37 | 1,062 |
| 1890s | 23 | 1,023 |
| 1880s | 38 | 1,161 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tobias or Amos more popular?
Tobias is more popular than Amos today: about 1,201 US babies were given the name Tobias in 2025, compared with 364 named Amos.
What is the difference between Tobias and Amos?
Tobias means God is good (Hebrew origin), while Amos means Carried by God (Hebrew origin).
Which name is older, Tobias or Amos?
In US records, Tobias first appears in 1880 and Amos in 1880, so Tobias has the longer recorded history.