Nate vs Smith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nate

Boy #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

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Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Nate Rank #1,571

Smith Rank #1,580

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 vs #1580 for Smith.

Is Nate or Smith more popular?

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Nate and Smith mean?

Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Nate and Smith boy or girl names?

Nate is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.