Toby vs Alistair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Toby Rank #1,106

Alistair Rank #910

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 vs #1106 for Toby.

Is Toby or Alistair more popular?

Alistair is more popular, ranked #910 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Toby and Alistair mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Toby and Alistair boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Alistair is primarily a boy name.