Gerald vs Toby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian British

✓ All Clear

Gerald Rank #1,168

Toby Rank #1,106

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or Toby more popular?

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Toby mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gerald and Toby boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.