Toby vs Dash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

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Toby Rank #1,106

Dash Rank #969

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1106 for Toby.

Is Toby or Dash more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Toby and Dash mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Toby and Dash boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.