Liam vs Toby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Toby Rank #1,106

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1106 for Toby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Toby

Charlie Freddie Rosie Molly Harry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Toby more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Liam and Toby mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liam and Toby boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.

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