Toby vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Toby Rank #1,106

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1106 for Toby.

Is Toby or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Toby and Ira mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Toby and Ira boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.