Toby vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian British

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Toby Rank #1,106

Merrick Rank #1,219

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Toby or Merrick more popular?

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Toby and Merrick mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Toby and Merrick boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.