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The baby name Beth is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /bɛθ/ (beth).

Beth is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /bɛθ/ (beth)

What is the meaning of the name Beth ?

The baby name Beth is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /bɛθ/ (beth).

Beth is Hebrew in Origin.

Beth is an English short form of Elizabeth, ultimately from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “my God is an oath” or “pledged to God.” It is also occasionally adopted from Bethany, traditionally interpreted as “house of figs,” drawing on Hebrew/Aramaic beth “house.” As a standalone given name, Beth began appearing in records in the late 19th century and settled into steady use through the 20th.

Usage rose in English-speaking countries, especially the U.S. and U.K., in the 1960s–80s; the gentle, steadfast Beth March of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women cemented its familiarity. Common relatives and variants include Elizabeth, Lisbeth, Elspeth (Scots), Bethan (Welsh), and the broader Elizabeth family: Betsy, Betty, Bess, Bessie, Eliza, Liz, Liza, and Lizzie; Iberian and Romance offshoots Isabel/Isabelle/Isabella share the same root. Beth conveys a warm, unfussy charm while retaining the enduring, devotional meaning of Elizabeth.

Beth has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Beth

Beth Behrs Actor · Born 1985 · United States Beth Behrs is best known for playing Caroline Channing on the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls. She is an American actress born on December 26, 1985. Beth Hart Musician · Born 1972 · United States Beth Hart is an American musician best known for her 1999 hit "LA Song (Out of This Town)." Born in Los Angeles, California, she rose to fame with that single from her second album, Screamin' for My Supper. Beth Broderick Actor · Born 1959 · United States Beth Broderick is best known for playing Zelda Spellman on Sabrina the Teenage Witch. She is an American actress born on February 24, 1959, and her most recognizable role was on the ABC/WB sitcom Sabrina the Teenage Witch from 1996 to 2003.
Beth Grant Actor · Born 1949 · United States Beth Grant is an American character actress best known for memorable supporting roles in films like Rain Man, Child's Play 2, and Speed. Born on September 18, 1949, she has built a long career playing distinctive character parts in movies and television. Beth Riesgraf Actor · Born 1978 · United States Beth Riesgraf is best known for playing Parker on Leverage and its revival, Leverage: Redemption. She is an American actress and television director, born on August 24, 1978. Beth Orton Musician · Born 1970 · United Kingdom Beth Orton is an English singer-songwriter best known for her folktronica style, blending folk and electronic music. She first gained wider attention in the 1990s through collaborations with William Orbit, Andrew Weatherall, Red Snapper, and the Chemical Brothers, and is also known for songs like "Stolen Car" and "She Cries Your Name."

Beth – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
ET Girls 0 #16 1 372
SV Girls 0 #18 1 458
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
MO 0 #48 5 2,706
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
PH Girls 0 #57 553 13,098
PH 0 #64 33 5,607
JP 0 #73 5 4,057
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
QA 0 #91 10 7,011
BN Girls 0 #93 14 5,459
KZ 0 #93 2 1,452
TW 0 #100 4 4,523
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
OM 0 #117 5 6,215
CY Girls 0 #119 7 3,755
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
CR 0 #122 37 5,526
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
BW Girls 0 #146 6 4,216
MT Girls 0 #149 5 3,773
QA Girls 0 #152 172 15,378
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
AE 0 #155 23 10,220
AO Girls 0 #166 44 4,575
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
KW Girls 0 #180 399 19,177
UY 0 #181 2 2,477
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
MO Girls 0 #190 62 7,056
AR 0 #191 3 2,915
DK 0 #199 8 5,198
LT Girls 0 #199 2 1,904
PS 0 #207 12 5,692
JP Girls 0 #217 29 6,592
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
MO Boys 0 #230 5 5,842
PT 0 #235 12 4,161
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
SG 0 #243 27 11,010
GR Girls 0 #245 5 6,293
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
JM Girls 0 #250 10 7,507
EC Girls 0 #255 4 3,650
IL 0 #258 17 6,291
SA 0 #265 31 10,560
TW Girls 0 #267 10 8,139
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
Canada Girls 2024 #279 7 2,795
AE Girls 0 #281 287 20,968
DK Girls 0 #282 35 7,429
OM Girls 0 #285 112 15,987
HR Girls 0 #292 3 3,687
JO Girls 0 #310 16 7,570
BR 0 #311 35 5,969
GH Girls 0 #315 10 6,973
CN Girls 0 #317 33 8,829
MY 0 #320 11 12,352
PE 0 #326 4 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
HK 0 #337 12 8,483
MU Girls 0 #342 10 8,539
CZ Girls 0 #349 3 5,378
SG Girls 0 #352 242 18,916
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
MX 0 #375 39 8,339
NL 0 #380 12 2,481
Finland Girls 0 #381 11 1,368
SA Girls 0 #384 663 25,931
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
CR Girls 0 #390 146 11,342
HK Girls 0 #390 239 16,104
France Girls 2020 #392 3 3,215
YE 0 #394 5 8,639
PT Girls 0 #399 53 7,952
PH Boys 0 #403 6 11,440
BO 0 #405 4 6,868
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
BR Girls 0 #413 843 12,708
ZA 0 #415 33 14,421
Germany 0 #426 12 2,542
Spain 0 #426 27 2,326
BH 0 #429 125 17,937
CL 0 #429 6 6,867
PA Girls 0 #456 26 9,861
RU Girls 0 #470 29 11,913
PS Girls 0 #474 50 10,981
GT Girls 0 #496 10 7,500
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CO 0 #508 3 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
UY Girls 0 #530 7 6,731
IR Girls 0 #538 8 8,334
BO Girls 0 #545 67 9,488
HK Boys 0 #553 5 12,905
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
IL Girls 0 #560 58 11,648
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
AR Girls 0 #580 20 8,289
IN Girls 0 #622 10 13,121
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
LB 0 #636 23 13,263
IT 0 #662 53 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
NG Girls 0 #720 67 15,093
Finland Girls 2026 #733 6 3,895
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
QA Boys 0 #739 5 18,093
BR Boys 0 #741 11 12,213
Spain Girls 0 #753 233 5,561
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
CL Girls 0 #799 53 14,098
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #805 34 4,949
PE Girls 0 #816 128 14,861
MY Girls 0 #819 176 24,821
MX Girls 0 #826 387 17,781
ZA Girls 0 #841 307 25,928
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #864 53 8,487
NL Girls 0 #893 63 5,933
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
PE Boys 0 #922 5 14,506
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
NG Boys 0 #940 12 16,906
EG Girls 0 #947 13 14,742
CO Boys 0 #979 3 15,656
MX Boys 0 #1,027 7 16,355
CO Girls 0 #1,028 51 16,140
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
IT Girls 0 #1,116 336 9,415
AE Boys 0 #1,137 7 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,155 24 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,177 6 25,439
MA 0 #1,193 7 20,986
TR 0 #1,197 15 19,440
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
IT Boys 0 #1,462 10 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,580 35 28,008

Beth is popular in 79 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada
United States
France

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People also ask about Beth

Beth is predominantly a girl's name.
Beth is a one syllable name, pronounced /bɛθ/ (beth).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Betty, Betsy, Bess, Bessie, Bethie and Lizbeth.
Across languages, Beth has these equivalents: Elisheva (Hebrew), Elisabeth (English/German/Scandinavian), Isabel/Isabella (Spanish/Italian), Elisabetta (Italian), Isobel (Scottish), and 2 more.
Yes, very popular — Beth ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Beth ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Beth's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 8 notable people named Beth are in our database, including Beth Behrs (Actor), Beth Hart (Musician), Beth Broderick (Actor).