Smith - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Smith \s-mi-th\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "blacksmith". Occupational name. and surname. Economist Adam Smith; Mormon leader Joseph Smith; Smithsonian founder James Smithson.

Smith has 5 variant forms: Smithson, Smitty, Smyth, Smythe and Smythson.

Smith is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Smith. Click here to compare Smith with related baby names.