What does Galbraith mean?

Galbraith as a boys' name is of Scottish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Galbraith is "foreign Briton". Surname from gall meaning "stranger" and Breathnach meaning "Briton". In Ireland, the name is commonly used to describe a Scot. Economist John Kenneth Galbraith.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Ga-, -th

ASSOCIATED WITH scottish, gaelic, surname

Variations

VARIANTS Galbrait, Galbreath, Gallbraith, Gallbreath

How popular is Galbraith?

Galbraith is an uncommonly occurring first name for males but a very prominent surname for both adults and children (#3808 out of 150436, Top 3%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Gabrian, Gabriel▲, Galath, Galfrid, Gareth, Garith, Garrat, Garratt, Garreth, Garrith, Garritt, Garth▼, Garyth, Gilbride, Goldsmith, Goliath, Golliath (see Goliath), Golyath, Goraidh and Jarlaith. These names tend to be more frequently used than Galbraith.