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Mathew vs Toby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
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

Mathew Rank #941
Toby Rank #1,106

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1106 for Toby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Toby more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Toby mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mathew and Toby boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.

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