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Toby vs Vance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,106
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Vance

Boy #996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the fens or marshes"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#996
Total SSA Count
226
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Toby Rank #1,106
Vance Rank #996

Vance is more popular, ranked #996 vs #1106 for Toby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toby or Vance more popular?

Vance is more popular, ranked #996 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Toby and Vance mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Vance means "one who lives near the fens or marshes" (Old English origin).

Are Toby and Vance boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Vance is primarily a boy name.

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