There will be good tire choices for any width. For a hybrid, I would tend to go for wider tires. There won’t be much difference in efficiency for a good tire of any width, but the wider tire can be run at a lower pressure on rougher ground or a higher pressure (if you want) on smooth surfaces.

Also bear in mind that a bike’s geometry is designed around a particular wheel and tire size and the handling will change (at least a little) from that intended design if you change the tire size.

Otto