Calum vs Toby

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
Nicknames
Tobe

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Calum Rank #907
Toby Rank #1,106

Calum is more popular, ranked #907 vs #1106 for Toby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calum ___

  • Calum James
  • Calum Ross
  • Calum Stuart
  • Calum Thomas
  • Calum Angus
  • Calum Fraser

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 Calum

Ewan Fergus Isla Morag Fiona

If you choose Toby

Charlie Freddie Rosie Molly Harry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calum or Toby more popular?

Calum is more popular, ranked #907 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Calum and Toby mean?

Calum means "dove" (Latin origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Calum and Toby boy or girl names?

Calum is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.

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