Garth

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Pronounced GARTH /ˈɡɑrθ/High

Meaning: From an English surname — from Old Norse garthr, 'an enclosure, a garden, a yard' — 'one who lives by the enclosure'Medium

In 30 seconds: An enclosed garden: Garth is the Norse 'an enclosure, a garden'. Crisp, sturdy, and warm (Garth Brooks).

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Origin MediumNorse, English

MeaningFrom an English surname — from Old Norse garthr, 'an enclosure, a garden, a yard' — 'one who lives by the enclosure'

U.S. rank (2025)#9183 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1954

Total births (all-time)≈ 9,667

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

Garth comes from an English surname — from Old Norse garthr, 'an enclosure, a garden, a yard' (related to 'garden' and 'yard') — 'one who lives by or works the enclosure'. A crisp, sturdy, one-syllable surname-name (singer Garth Brooks; Wayne's World's Garth Algar).

It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, an-enclosed-garden at the root, and sturdy.

Did you know? Garth means 'an enclosed garden or yard' (Old Norse garthr, 'an enclosure'; related to 'garden') — a crisp, sturdy surname-name (singer Garth Brooks; Wayne's World's Garth).

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Garth — etymology

Variations

Garthe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Garth mean?

Garth is Norse/English for 'an enclosure, a garden, a yard'.

How do you pronounce Garth?

It's said GARTH /ˈɡɑrθ/ — a single syllable.

Is Garth a boy or girl name?

Garth is a boy's name.

How popular is Garth?

Garth is a rare name in the U.S.