Toby vs Ernest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Toby Rank #1,106

Ernest Rank #1,085

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1106 for Toby.

Is Toby or Ernest more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Toby and Ernest mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Toby and Ernest boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Ernest is primarily a boy name.