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Toby vs Wallace

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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Wallace

Boy #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#981
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Toby Rank #1,106
Wallace Rank #981

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 vs #1106 for Toby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toby or Wallace more popular?

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Toby and Wallace mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Toby and Wallace boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Wallace is primarily a boy name.

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