Gender-Neutral Name · Hebrew Origin
Toby
Toby is a neutral baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is good". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Toby often also consider Tobby.
Toby meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: God is good
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Toby to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Toby as T·O·B·Y, with 4 letters and a gender-neutral usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Toby is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Toby variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Tobya, Tobye, Tobyy.
- Nicknames: Toby works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Toby with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Toby middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Tobby, Tobe, Tobi, Tova, Tobey — full picks on the sibling names for Toby guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Toby? Browse our names like Toby guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Toby
What does the name Toby mean?
Toby means "God is good" and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Toby?
Toby originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Toby?
Toby has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Toby a boy's or girl's name?
Toby is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Toby in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Toby sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Toby?
Names that share Toby's sound and style include Tobby, Tobe, Tobi, Tova, Tobey.
What middle names pair well with Toby?
Good middle-name fits for Toby pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Toby is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Toby is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Toby?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Toby share its rhythm without rhyming — Tobby, Tobe, Tobi all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.