Noah 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #2
Toby Rank #1,106

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1106 for Toby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

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 Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Toby

Charlie Freddie Rosie Molly Harry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Toby more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Noah and Toby mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Noah and Toby boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.

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