Toby Delgadillo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Toby Delgadillo — Greek
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Toby Delgadillo is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Toby is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Toby is a given name in many English-speaking countries. The name is derived the Middle English vernacular form of Tobias. Tobias itself is the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew טוביה Toviah, which translates to Good is Yahweh. Yahweh is the name of the Jewish God. It is also used as a contraction of Tobin, an Irish surname now also used as a forename. The name is traditionally masculine, but has also been in use for women since the 19th century. The surname Delgadillo: Angel Delgadillo (born 1927), the creator of the first Route 66 Association Antonio Pérez Delgadillo (born 1978), Mexican football goalkeeper Ceyli Delgadillo, American voice actress Diego Delgadillo (born 1533), judge of the first Audiencia of New Spain Fernando Delgadillo (born 1965), Latin American musician and composer Jenaro Sánchez Delgadillo (1886–1927), Mexican martyr who died in the Cristero War Nicolás Delgadillo (born 1997), Argentine footballer Robert A. Toby is a rare first name, carried by approximately 29K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Toby reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Toby

Greek

Toby is a given name in many English-speaking countries. The name is derived the Middle English vernacular form of Tobias. Tobias itself is the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew טוביה Toviah, which translates to Good is Yahweh. Yahweh is the name of the Jewish God. It is also used as a contraction of Tobin, an Irish surname now also used as a forename. The name is traditionally masculine, but has also been in use for women since the 19th century.

Surname: Delgadillo

Spanish

Angel Delgadillo (born 1927), the creator of the first Route 66 Association Antonio Pérez Delgadillo (born 1978), Mexican football goalkeeper Ceyli Delgadillo, American voice actress Diego Delgadillo (born 1533), judge of the first Audiencia of New Spain Fernando Delgadillo (born 1965), Latin American musician and composer Jenaro Sánchez Delgadillo (1886–1927), Mexican martyr who died in the Cristero War Nicolás Delgadillo (born 1997), Argentine footballer Robert A.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Toby is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 14%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Toby by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Toby Delgadillo

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Toby Delgadillo:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Toby?
The first name Toby originates from Greek. Toby is a given name in many English-speaking countries. The name is derived the Middle English vernacular form of Tobias. Tobias itself is the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew טוביה Toviah, which translates to Good is Yahweh. Yahweh is the name of the Jewish God. It is also used as a contraction of Tobin, an Irish surname now also used as a forename. The name is traditionally masculine, but has also been in use for women since the 19th century.
When was Toby most popular?
The name Toby reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Delgadillo?
The surname Delgadillo originates from Spanish. Angel Delgadillo (born 1927), the creator of the first Route 66 Association Antonio Pérez Delgadillo (born 1978), Mexican football goalkeeper Ceyli Delgadillo, American voice actress Diego Delgadillo (born 1533), judge of the first Audiencia of New Spain Fernando Delgadillo (born 1965), Latin American musician and composer Jenaro Sánchez Delgadillo (1886–1927), Mexican martyr who died in the Cristero War Nicolás Delgadillo (born 1997), Argentine footballer Robert A.
What are the origins of the name Toby Delgadillo?
The name Toby Delgadillo combines two different traditions: the first name Toby has Greek roots, while the surname Delgadillo originates from Spanish.
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