Toby vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Toby Rank #1,106

Gerald Rank #1,168

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Toby or Gerald more popular?

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Toby and Gerald mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Toby and Gerald boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.