Tobias is the Greek form of the name Tobiah, from the Hebrew name Toviyyah (טוֹ ִביָּה), meaning "Yahweh is good". Like many other Biblical names, it first came into use in England following the Protestant Reformation. While it has never been consistently popular, with its use waxing and waning over the years, it is currently in an upswing in popularity, although that may soon change.