Howard vs Toby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

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Howard Rank #1,056

Toby Rank #1,106

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1106 for Toby.

Is Howard or Toby more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Howard and Toby mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Howard and Toby boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.