Heath vs Dale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian American

✓ All Clear

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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Heath Rank #852

Dale Rank #1,309

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

Is Heath or Dale more popular?

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

What do Heath and Dale mean?

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

Are Heath and Dale boy or girl names?

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