What does the name Toby mean?

The name Toby means "God is good".

What is the origin of the name Toby?

Toby is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 194 babies were named Toby in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Toby is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 194 ↘

All-Time Total: 34,559

Peak Year: 1975

Toby is a diminutive of Tobias, derived from the Hebrew name Toviyah, meaning "God is good."

Boy names closely related to Toby

Evander Montgomery Jasper Quentin Thaddeus Damon Archie Marcus

Girl names closely related to Toby

Marie Kara Joanna Rosalyn Winnie Alexis Jemma Miley

Names with similar meaning to Toby

Tobias

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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