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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Heathland; open, shrubby moorland
- Origin
- English (from Old English hǣþ)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- HEETH
Heath is an English name rooted in Old English hǣþ, and it carries its landscape right in its meaning: heathland, the open, shrubby moorland the word describes. Pronounced HEETH (/ˈhiːθ/), it's a short, one-syllable option for a boy with a plainspoken, nature-grounded feel. If you're drawn to names that name a place rather than a virtue, this is one of the more literal ones.
Meaning & Origin of Heath
Meaning: Heathland; open, shrubby moorland.
Origin: English (from Old English hǣþ).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Heath
HEETHIPA /ˈhiːθ/
Popularity of Heath
Heath peaked at #181 in 1974, when 1,249 boys were given the name, and has since fallen to #848 in 2024 with just 284 babies — a steady decline over fifty years, based on Social Security data spanning 1913 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Heath mean?
Heathland; open, shrubby moorland. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Heath?
Heath is pronounced HEETH (IPA: /ˈhiːθ/).
Is Heath a popular name right now?
Heath peaked at #181 in 1974 and is ranked #848 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)
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