Toby: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: to-hbe-e
Origin: United Kingdom
gender-male

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 2 mins read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Good is Yahweh

Toby is a popular name, usually given to males, in many English-speaking countries. The name originates from the Middle English vernacular form of Tobias, which is the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew טוביה Toviah, meaning "Good is Yahweh". Yahweh is the name of the Jewish God, and the name Toby is a representation of that divine goodness. The name Toby has Hebrew and English origins and is considered gender-neutral, making it suitable for both boys and girls. Its meaning, "God is good," reflects the faith-based origin of the name, making it an appropriate choice for those who want to pass on their religious values to their child. Even for those who are not religious, Toby remains a sweet and endearing name for a child.

Toby Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Toby is currently #144 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Toby is currently #144 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Toby is currently #57 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Toby is currently #57 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Toby is currently #141 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Toby is currently #141 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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Famous People Named Toby

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Toby, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Toby Maguire: Tobey Maguire is an American actor and film producer known for his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the "Spider-Man" trilogy directed by Sam Raimi.
  • Toby Jones: Toby Jones is an English actor known for his roles in "The Hunger Games," "Infamous," and "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy."
  • Toby Keith: Toby Keith is an American country music singer, songwriter, and actor known for his hit songs "Should've Been a Cowboy" and "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue."
  • Toby Stephens: Toby Stephens is an English actor known for his roles in "Die Another Day," "Black Sails," and "Lost in Space."
  • Toby Regbo: Toby Regbo is an English actor known for his roles in "Reign," "The Last Kingdom," and "Fantastic Beasts

 

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