Toby vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Toby Rank #1,106

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1106 for Toby.

Is Toby or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Toby and Lyle mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Toby and Lyle boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.