Ebony vs Tobby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ebony

Boy #29,527 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"deep black, dark tropical wood"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian via Greek

American African American Caribbean

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Boy #29,659 Most Popular

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Ebony Rank #29,527

Tobby Rank #29,659

Ebony is more popular, ranked #29527 vs #29659 for Tobby.

Is Ebony or Tobby more popular?

Ebony is more popular, ranked #29527 compared to Tobby at #29659 in the United States.

What do Ebony and Tobby mean?

Ebony means "deep black, dark tropical wood" (Ancient Egyptian via Greek origin).

Are Ebony and Tobby boy or girl names?

Ebony is primarily a boy name. Tobby is primarily a boy name.