Dash vs Heath

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Dash Rank #969

Heath Rank #852

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Dash or Heath more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Dash and Heath mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Dash and Heath boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.