Toby vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

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Toby Rank #1,106

Shepard Rank #942

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1106 for Toby.

Is Toby or Shepard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Toby and Shepard mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Toby and Shepard boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.