Toby vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Toby Rank #1,106

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1106 for Toby.

Is Toby or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Toby and Howard mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Toby and Howard boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.