Toby Perrault

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Toby Perrault — Greek
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Toby Perrault 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 Perrault: Augustin Perrault (1779–1859), woodworker, merchant and politician in Lower Canada C. Raymond Perrault (fl. 1974–present), artificial intelligence researcher Charles Perrault (1628–1703), French writer Charles-Hubert Perrault (1922–2019), Canadian businessman Charles-Ovide Perrault (1809–1837), lawyer and politician in Lower Canada Cindy Perrault (born 1996), French football goalkeeper Claude Perrault (1613–1688), French amateur architect, physician, natural philosopher and author, brother of Charles Dan Perrault, 21st century American television writer and producer Dominique Perrault (born 19. 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: Perrault

French

Augustin Perrault (1779–1859), woodworker, merchant and politician in Lower Canada C. Raymond Perrault (fl. 1974–present), artificial intelligence researcher Charles Perrault (1628–1703), French writer Charles-Hubert Perrault (1922–2019), Canadian businessman Charles-Ovide Perrault (1809–1837), lawyer and politician in Lower Canada Cindy Perrault (born 1996), French football goalkeeper Claude Perrault (1613–1688), French amateur architect, physician, natural philosopher and author, brother of Charles Dan Perrault, 21st century American television writer and producer Dominique Perrault (born 19.

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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 Perrault

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 Perrault:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Perrault?
The surname Perrault originates from French. Augustin Perrault (1779–1859), woodworker, merchant and politician in Lower Canada C. Raymond Perrault (fl. 1974–present), artificial intelligence researcher Charles Perrault (1628–1703), French writer Charles-Hubert Perrault (1922–2019), Canadian businessman Charles-Ovide Perrault (1809–1837), lawyer and politician in Lower Canada Cindy Perrault (born 1996), French football goalkeeper Claude Perrault (1613–1688), French amateur architect, physician, natural philosopher and author, brother of Charles Dan Perrault, 21st century American television writer and producer Dominique Perrault (born 19.
What are the origins of the name Toby Perrault?
The name Toby Perrault combines two different traditions: the first name Toby has Greek roots, while the surname Perrault originates from French.
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