Heath

Meaning of Heath

From the heathland, an area covered in shrubs.

Heath has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Heath

After ranking as high as #675 in 2002, Heath has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Heath

• Heath Ledger
  Actor, known for Joker
• Heath Bell
  Former professional baseball player
• Heath Shuler
  Former NFL quarterback, politician
• Heath Hussar
  YouTube personality, vlogger
• Heath Streak
  Zimbabwean cricketer and coach

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Questions about the name Heath

What does the name Heath mean?

Heath means from the heathland, an area covered in shrubs, and it comes from English origins.

Is Heath a boy's or a girl's name?

Heath is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Heath?

Heath did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Heath most popular?

Heath peaked at #675 in 2002.