Oluwatobi
MeaningGod is great · Yoruba
Oluwatobi is an African boy name meaning “God is great”, with Yoruba roots. Yoruba names often tell a story, such as the circumstances of a child's birth or a family's hopes. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Oluwatobi would score 14 points, thanks largely to the W (worth 4).
- GenerationOluwatobi peaked in 2002, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Oluwatobi you'd meet today is about 23 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Oluwatobi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 243,902 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryOluwatobi first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
US births per million boys, 1990–2025
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About the name Oluwatobi
Oluwatobi is a boy name of African origin meaning “God is great”. With 5 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
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Questions about the name Oluwatobi
What does the name Oluwatobi mean?
Oluwatobi means “God is great” and comes from Yoruba. Names built around “God” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Theodore (“gift of God”), Elijah (“my God is Yahweh”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Elias (“my God is Yahweh”).
What is the origin of the name Oluwatobi?
Oluwatobi is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Yoruba. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Oluwatobi a boy or girl name?
Oluwatobi is a boy name. In 2025, 7 US boys were named Oluwatobi.
How popular is the name Oluwatobi?
Oluwatobi ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2002, when it reached #3,095. Over the last five years it has slipped 4,673 places.
What names are similar to Oluwatobi?
If you like Oluwatobi, you might also like Theodore, Elijah, Mateo and Elias.
What should I know before naming my baby Oluwatobi?
Oluwatobi is an African boy name meaning “God is great”, with Yoruba roots. Yoruba names often tell a story, such as the circumstances of a child's birth or a family's hopes. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.