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Ira vs Toby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#978
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,106
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #978
Toby Rank #1,106

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1106 for Toby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Toby more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Ira and Toby mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ira and Toby boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.

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