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Wealth

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Pronounced WELTH /ˈwɛlθ/High

Meaning: An English word name. Wealth means riches or abundance, and its root — Old English wela, 'well-being; prosperity' — is closer to flourishing than to money. It is a word first and a name second, which we note honestly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A word name of abundance: Wealth is riches — and, at root, well-being (said 'WELTH').

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MeaningAn English word name. Wealth means riches or abundance, and its root — Old English wela, 'well-being; prosperity' — is closer to flourishing than to money. It is a word first and a name second, which we note honestly.

U.S. rank (2024)#14107 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

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

Wealth is an English word used directly as a name, in the modern tradition of virtue and aspiration names. Its Old English root wela meant well-being and prosperity in the broadest sense; only over time did it narrow toward money and possessions. As a given name it is very rare, and families should know that the everyday sense of the word travels with it — we note that plainly (said 'WELTH').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, word-name, and bold.

Did you know? Wealth comes from the Old English wela, 'well-being; prosperity' — the same family as 'weal' and 'well'. The money sense came later, so the name's oldest meaning is closer to flourishing than to riches, a nuance worth noting honestly.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Wealth — English word name; Old English wela, 'well-being'

Variations

WelthWealthyRiches

Nicknames

WelWealthy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wealth mean?

Wealth is the English word for riches or abundance; its Old English root wela means 'well-being; prosperity'. It is a word first and a name second, which we note.

How do you pronounce Wealth?

It's said WELTH /ˈwɛlθ/ — one syllable.

Is Wealth a boy or girl name?

Wealth is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Wealth?

Wealth is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.