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Toby vs Brett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Brett

Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,061
Total SSA Count
205
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Toby Rank #1,106
Brett Rank #1,061

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 vs #1106 for Toby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toby or Brett more popular?

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Toby and Brett mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin).

Are Toby and Brett boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Brett is primarily a boy name.

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