Smith

blacksmith

boyEnglish

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Smith meaning & origin

Smith is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "blacksmith". Listed origin: English.

Pronunciation

SMITH

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Smith. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

Smitty

Middle Name Ideas

  • Smith Michael
  • Smith John
  • Smith David

Famous Namesakes

  • Smith Wigglesworth

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smith

What does the name Smith mean?

Smith is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "blacksmith". Listed origin: English.

How do you pronounce Smith?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is SMITH. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Smith?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Smith. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Smith?

Ideas to try include Smitty. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Smith?

Try Smith Michael, Smith John, Smith David aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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