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Oluwatobi

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-LOO-wah-TOH-bee /oʊˌlu.wɑˈto.bi/Medium

Meaning: From the Yoruba, a short form of Oluwatobiloba, 'Oluwa (God) is great; God is big enough to be king.' An Oluwa- theophoric name — we note it respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A Yoruba name: Oluwatobi means 'God is great' (said 'oh-LOO-wah-TOH-bee'). We note it respectfully.
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningFrom the Yoruba, a short form of Oluwatobiloba, 'Oluwa (God) is great; God is big enough to be king.' An Oluwa- theophoric name — we note it respectfully.
U.S. rank (2025)#10404 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 562

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219902025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Oluwatobi is a Yoruba theophoric name, 'God is great; God is big enough,' often shortened from Oluwatobiloba. It carries real spiritual weight, which we note respectfully. Rare in the U.S. (said 'oh-LOO-wah-TOH-bee').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Nigerian families. Rare, meaningful, and rooted.

Did you know? Oluwatobi is a Yoruba name (short for Oluwatobiloba) meaning 'God (Oluwa) is great; God is big enough' — a name of praise, which we note respectfully (said 'oh-LOO-wah-TOH-bee').
Overall data confidence 53%
References — Oluwatobi — Yoruba 'God is great'; short for Oluwatobiloba

Variations

TobiOluwatobilobaTobiloba

Nicknames

TobiBee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oluwatobi mean?

Oluwatobi is Yoruba for 'God (Oluwa) is great; God is big enough' — often short for Oluwatobiloba. We note it respectfully.

How do you pronounce Oluwatobi?

It's said oh-LOO-wah-TOH-bee /oʊˌlu.wɑˈto.bi/ — five syllables.

Is Oluwatobi a boy or girl name?

Oluwatobi is a boy's name.

How popular is Oluwatobi?

Oluwatobi is rare in the U.S., seen mostly in Nigerian families.

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