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Ash vs Toby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,152
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,106
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ash Rank #1,152
Toby Rank #1,106

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 vs #1152 for Ash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ash or Toby more popular?

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 compared to Ash at #1152 in the United States.

What do Ash and Toby mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ash and Toby boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.

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