Garth - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Garth \g(a)-

is pronounced garth. It is of Scandinavian origin, and its meaning is "keeper of the garden". Occupational name used as a given name in the 20th century. Country-western singer Garth Brooks; illustrator Garth Williams.

For more information, see also the related name Garrett.

Baby names that sound like Garth are Gareth, Garyth and Garith. Other similar baby names are Barth, Bartho, Gard, Garreth, Gared, Garrith, Garett, Garek, Garon, Garin, Garen, Garan, Garvy, Garve, Gary, Garry, Garey, Gari, Harthy, Jareth and Worth.

Garth is a somewhat common first name for men (#795 out of 1220) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#6547 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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