Jakob vs Toby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian British

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Jakob Rank #1,123

Toby Rank #1,106

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Is Jakob or Toby more popular?

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Toby mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jakob and Toby boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.