Boy Name · Welsh Origin
Garth
Garth is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Welsh origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Garth? It is a boy name, rooted in Welsh naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Gareth.
Garth meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Garth has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Welsh naming roots help connect Garth to related Welsh baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Garth as G·A·R·T·H, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Garth is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Garth variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Gartha, Garthe, Garthy, Gart.
- Nicknames: Gar and G.
- Middle names: Pair Garth with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Garth middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Gareth, Garet, Garret, Garett, Garrett — full picks on the sibling names for Garth guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Garth? Browse our names like Garth 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 Garth
What does the name Garth mean?
Garth 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 Garth?
Garth originates in Welsh naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Garth?
Garth has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Garth a boy's or girl's name?
Garth is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Garth in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Garth sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Garth?
Names that share Garth's sound and style include Gareth, Garet, Garret, Garett, Garrett.
What middle names pair well with Garth?
Good middle-name fits for Garth pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Garth is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Garth is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Garth?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Garth share its rhythm without rhyming — Gareth, Garet, Garret all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.