Gary vs Toby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian British

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Toby Rank #1,106

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Toby more popular?

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Toby mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gary and Toby boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.