Boy Name · Norse Origin
Garth
Considering Garth? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Garden, enclosure", rooted in Norse naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Gareth.
Garth meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Garden, enclosure
Origin: Norse naming roots help connect Garth to related Norse 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 means "Garden, enclosure" and is of Norse origin.
What is the origin of Garth?
Garth originates in Norse 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.