Toby vs Foster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

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Toby Rank #1,106

Foster Rank #1,077

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1106 for Toby.

Is Toby or Foster more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Toby and Foster mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Toby and Foster boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.