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Toby vs Harold

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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Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#991
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Toby Rank #1,106
Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1106 for Toby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toby or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Toby and Harold mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Toby and Harold boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.

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