Toby vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Toby Rank #1,106

Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1106 for Toby.

Is Toby or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Toby and Billy mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Toby and Billy boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.