Palmer vs Toby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Palmer

Girl #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pilgrim, palm-bearer"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#258
Total SSA Count
1,221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Palmy, Palms

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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

Palmer Rank #258
Toby Rank #1,106

Palmer is more popular, ranked #258 vs #1106 for Toby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Palmer ___

  • Palmer Grace
  • Palmer Anne
  • Palmer Rose
  • Palmer Claire
  • Palmer Jane
  • Palmer Elizabeth

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 Palmer

Greer Sloane Beckett Fletcher Wren

If you choose Toby

Charlie Freddie Rosie Molly Harry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palmer or Toby more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Toby at #1106 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Toby mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm-bearer" (Middle English origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Palmer and Toby boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a girl name. Toby is primarily a boy name.

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