Toby vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Toby Rank #1,106

Van Rank #909

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #1106 for Toby.

Is Toby or Van more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Toby and Van mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Toby and Van boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.