What origin is the name Smith?

Smith comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Smith a popular name?

Smith is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Smith?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Smith — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Smith

Q: Is Smith a rare name?

Yes. Smith does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Smith

Smith

Boy

english

1 syllable

Smith is an english boy's name meaning "An English occupational surname and first name referring to a skilled artisan or a specialty worker, such as a blacksmith.".

The meaning of Smith is "An English occupational surname and first name referring to a skilled artisan or a specialty worker, such as a blacksmith." — a boy name of english origin. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English occupational surname and first name referring to a skilled artisan or a specialty worker, such as a blacksmith.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Smith

Very rare in US records

What does Smith mean?

Smith is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English occupational surname and first name referring to a skilled artisan or a specialty worker, such as a blacksmith.".

Is Smith a rare name?

Yes. Smith does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Smith

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Smith

Smith means "An English occupational surname and first name referring to a skilled artisan or a specialty worker, such as a blacksmith." — these names share that spirit.