Barth

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How to Pronounce Barth

Pronounced barth /ˈbɑːrθ/Medium

Meaning: Barth is a short form of Bartholomew, the New Testament apostle's name, from the Aramaic 'bar-Talmai', 'son of Talmai', with Talmai often read as 'furrows' or 'abounding in furrows'. Clipped to a single blunt syllable, it also doubles as a German surname.Medium

In 30 seconds: Barth is a short form of Bartholomew, from the Aramaic for 'son of Talmai', a rare mid-century boy's name said barth.

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Origin MediumAramaic, English

MeaningBarth is a short form of Bartholomew, the New Testament apostle's name, from the Aramaic 'bar-Talmai', 'son of Talmai', with Talmai often read as 'furrows' or 'abounding in furrows'. Clipped to a single blunt syllable, it also doubles as a German surname.

U.S. rank (1976)#4475 ↗ Rising

1976 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1955

Total births (all-time)≈ 470

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Barth is the clipped form of Bartholomew, an apostle's name rooted in the Aramaic 'son of Talmai'. As a stand-alone given name it is uncommon, and it overlaps with the German family name Barth, so some bearers carry it as a surname turned forename.

It was never common as a first name, reaching only a couple dozen boys a year at its high in the mid-nineteen-fifties. A man named Barth then would be of a grandfather's generation now; the fuller Bart is the more familiar short form, leaving Barth a distinctly rare choice.

Did you know? Barth trims the apostle's name Bartholomew, 'son of Talmai', down to one plain syllable.

Overall data confidence 55%

References - Barth — short form of Bartholomew; Aramaic bar-Talmai 'son of Talmai'

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Barth mean?

It is a short form of Bartholomew, from the Aramaic 'bar-Talmai' meaning 'son of Talmai'.

How do you pronounce Barth?

It's said barth /ˈbɑːrθ/, one syllable.

Is Barth a boy or girl name?

Barth is used as a boy's name.

Is Barth a popular name?

No, it has always been rare, a short form of Bartholomew used lightly in the mid-twentieth century.