Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Beth
Beth carries a quiet authority — a name parents return to generation after generation. The name's literal sense — "God is my oath" — is the kind of small story a child grows into rather than out of. It comes out of the Hebrew naming tradition, where it accumulated centuries of literary and family use before crossing into broader English use. In our editorial review, Beth ranked highly on cross-cultural recognizability, an underrated factor for families with multilingual surnames.
Beth holds steady in the top 500 of US name rankings, which is to say it's familiar without being overused. Compared with names of similar style, Beth has held its rank more consistently — a quiet sign of long-term durability. Its sound profile is balanced: vowel-forward enough to feel warm, consonant-anchored enough to feel grounded. Other names that frequently appear on the same shortlists include Betty, Bette, Betti; we cover all of them, plus middle-name pairings, further down.
Beth meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: God is my oath
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Beth to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Beth as B·E·T·H, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Beth is familiar without being overly common in the Top 500 tier.
Beth variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Betha, Bethe, Bethy.
- Nicknames: Beth works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Beth with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Beth middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Betty, Bette, Betti, Beata, Budd — full picks on the sibling names for Beth guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Beth? Browse our names like Beth 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 Beth
What does the name Beth mean?
Beth means "God is my oath" and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Beth?
Beth originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Beth?
Beth has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Beth a boy's or girl's name?
Beth is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Beth in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Beth sits in the Top 500 tier — familiar without being overly common.
What names are similar to Beth?
Names that share Beth's sound and style include Betty, Bette, Betti, Beata, Budd.
What middle names pair well with Beth?
Good middle-name fits for Beth pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Beth is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Beth is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Beth?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Beth share its rhythm without rhyming — Betty, Bette, Betti all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.