Toby

Meaning of Toby

Toby means "God is good." It's a shortened version of the name Tobias.

Toby has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Toby

After ranking as high as #428 in 2004, Toby has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Toby

• Toby Jones
  English actor
• Toby Keith
  American country music singer
• Toby Maguire
  American actor
• Toby Regbo
  English actor
• Toby Stevenson
  American pole vaulter

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Questions about the name Toby

What does the name Toby mean?

Toby means toby means "god is good." it's a shortened version of the name tobias, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Toby a boy's or a girl's name?

Toby is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Toby?

Toby did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Toby most popular?

Toby peaked at #428 in 2004.