Gold

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Pronounced GOHLD /ˈɡoʊld/High

Meaning: The English word gold, the precious metal and its warm colour, from the Old English gold. A short, bold word-name of worth.Low

In 30 seconds: Gold is the English word and precious metal (said 'GOHLD'). A short, bold word-name of worth, rare and bright.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningThe English word gold, the precious metal and its warm colour, from the Old English gold. A short, bold word-name of worth.

U.S. rank (2021)#14085 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 23

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gold is the English word for the precious metal, from Old English gold. As a name it reads bold and bright, rare in the U.S. (said 'GOHLD').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, bold, and bright.

Did you know? Gold is the word for the precious metal and its warm glow, from the Old English gold - a single-syllable word-name of value and shine (said 'GOHLD').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Gold — word-name 'gold'; Old English

Variations

GoldeGoldieGolda

Nicknames

GoldieGoldi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gold mean?

Gold is the English word for the precious metal and its colour, from the Old English gold.

How do you pronounce Gold?

It's said GOHLD /ˈɡoʊld/ - one syllable.

Is Gold a boy or girl name?

Gold is used here for a girl; it reads as a unisex word-name.

How popular is Gold?

Gold is a rare name in the U.S.