Toby vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toby

Boy #1,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian British

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Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Toby Rank #1,106

Zen Rank #959

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #1106 for Toby.

Is Toby or Zen more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Toby and Zen mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Toby and Zen boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.