Varney vs Smithy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Varney

Boy #20,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the alder grove"

Origin: Old French

English Norman British

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Boy #20,489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"skilled metalworker"

Origin: Old English

English Australian British

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Varney Rank #20,393

Smithy Rank #20,489

Varney is more popular, ranked #20393 vs #20489 for Smithy.

Is Varney or Smithy more popular?

Varney is more popular, ranked #20393 compared to Smithy at #20489 in the United States.

What do Varney and Smithy mean?

Varney means "from the alder grove" (Old French origin). Smithy means "skilled metalworker" (Old English origin).

Are Varney and Smithy boy or girl names?

Varney is primarily a boy name. Smithy is primarily a boy name.