Richard vs Toby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian British

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Toby Rank #1,106

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1106 for Toby.

Is Richard or Toby more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Richard and Toby mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Toby boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.