Ernest vs Toby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Toby Rank #1,106

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1106 for Toby.

Is Ernest or Toby more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Toby mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ernest and Toby boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.