Dale vs Heath

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian American

✓ All Clear

Dale Rank #1,309

Heath Rank #852

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #1309 for Dale.

Is Dale or Heath more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Dale at #1309 in the United States.

What do Dale and Heath mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Dale and Heath boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.