Alistair vs Toby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alistair

Boy #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Scottish British Australian Canadian

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Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian British

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Alistair Rank #910

Toby Rank #1,106

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 vs #1106 for Toby.

Is Alistair or Toby more popular?

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Alistair and Toby mean?

Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alistair and Toby boy or girl names?

Alistair is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.