English Meaning: The name Smith is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Smith is: Tradesman. American Meaning: The name Smith is an American baby name.In American the meaning of the name Smith is: Tradesman. Shakespearean Meaning: The name Smith is a Shakespearean baby name.n English the meaning of the name Smith is: Tradesman. American Meaning: The name Smith is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Smith is: Tradesman. Shakespearean Meaning: The name Smith is a Shakespearean baby name.