Toby vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Toby Rank #1,106

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1106 for Toby.

Is Toby or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Toby and Carl mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Toby and Carl boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.