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Gordon vs Toby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,090
Total SSA Count
199
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gordon Rank #1,090
Toby Rank #1,106

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1106 for Toby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gordon or Toby more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Toby mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gordon and Toby boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.

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