Smith
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Smith
The given name 'Smith' means "metalworker" or "blacksmith," derived from the Old English word *smiþ* (from Proto-Germanic *smiþaz*).
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Etymology
The given name 'Smith' means "metalworker" or "blacksmith," derived from the Old English word *smiþ* (from Proto-Germanic *smiþaz*). It is most commonly used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United Kingdom and United States, with historical prominence as a common occupational surname adopted by various Christian and secular communities.
Smith currently ranks #1,483 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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