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Toby vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,106
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Toby Rank #1,106
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1106 for Toby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toby or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Toby and Gideon mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Toby and Gideon boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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