Boy Name
Barth
Barth is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Barth? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Barret.
Barth meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Barth has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Barth as B·A·R·T·H, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Barth is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Barth variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Bartha, Barthe, Barthy, Bart.
- Nicknames: Bar and B.
- Middle names: Pair Barth with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Barth middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Barret, Britt, Bradd, Bart, Brad — full picks on the sibling names for Barth guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Barth? Browse our names like Barth 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 Barth
What does the name Barth mean?
Barth has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Barth?
The exact origin of Barth is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Barth?
Barth has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Barth a boy's or girl's name?
Barth is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Barth in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Barth sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Barth?
Names that share Barth's sound and style include Barret, Britt, Bradd, Bart, Brad.
What middle names pair well with Barth?
Good middle-name fits for Barth pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Barth is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Barth is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Barth?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Barth share its rhythm without rhyming — Barret, Britt, Bradd all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.