Heath

At a Glance: Name: Heath – Meaning: heathland; open, shrubby moorland – Origin: English (from Old English hǣþ) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: HEETH

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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

Phonetic: HEETH   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1913–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Heath mean?

Heathland; open, shrubby moorland. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Heath)

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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