Garth

Garth: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameWelsh origin

Meaning and origin of Garth

  • A male given name from Welsh, shortened form of Gareth

Etymology

Welsh garth probably has its influence on Welsh place names.

How popular is Garth?

8U.S. babies in 2025
#444peak rank (1954)
9,666babies since 1880

Since 1880, 9,666 boys in the U.S. have been named Garth. Its highest rank for boys was #444 in 1954. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025268 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Garth FAQ

What does the name Garth mean?

A male given name from Welsh, shortened form of Gareth Welsh garth probably has its influence on Welsh place names.

What is the origin of the name Garth?

Garth is listed as a name of Welsh origin.

How popular is the name Garth?

Since 1880, 9,666 boys in the U.S. have been named Garth. Its highest rank for boys was #444 in 1954. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Garth a boy or girl name?

Garth is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 9,666 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.