Aven vs Toby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aven

Boy #1,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river (from Celtic afon)"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,157
Total SSA Count
181
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Av

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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
Nicknames
Tobe

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Popularity Comparison

Aven Rank #1,157
Toby Rank #1,106

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 vs #1157 for Aven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aven ___

  • Aven James
  • Aven Cole
  • Aven Reid
  • Aven River
  • Aven Hawk
  • Aven Fox

Toby ___

  • Toby James
  • Toby Alexander
  • Toby William
  • Toby John
  • Toby Miles
  • Toby George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aven

Rowan Wren Sage Nova River

If you choose Toby

Charlie Freddie Rosie Molly Harry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aven or Toby more popular?

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 compared to Aven at #1157 in the United States.

What do Aven and Toby mean?

Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aven and Toby boy or girl names?

Aven is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.

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