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Worth Pronunciation

Worth is pronounced WURTH /ˈwɜrθ/High

Meaning: From an English surname/place-name — Old English worth, 'an enclosure, homestead' — also the word 'worth, value'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Sturdy and meaningful: Worth is the English 'homestead' — and the word 'value, merit'. Crisp, distinguished, and bold.

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MeaningFrom an English surname/place-name — Old English worth, 'an enclosure, homestead' — also the word 'worth, value'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4406 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,191

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Worth comes from an English surname and place-name — Old English worth, 'an enclosure, homestead' (the root of many -worth names) — and also reads as the word 'worth, value, merit' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, distinguished name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, homestead-or-value at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Worth comes from Old English for 'an enclosure, homestead' (as in many -worth place-names) — and doubles as the word 'worth, value, merit'; crisp and meaningful.

Overall data confidence 65%

Surname references — Worth — routes layered

Variations

WorthyWortham

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Worth?

Worth is pronounced WURTH (/ˈwɜrθ/). Press play above to hear Worth said aloud.

How do you say Worth?

Worth is said WURTH (/ˈwɜrθ/). Press play above to hear Worth said aloud.

What does the name Worth mean?

Worth is English for 'an enclosure, homestead', and also the word 'value, merit'; the routes are layered.

Is Worth a boy or girl name?

Worth is a boy's name.

How popular is Worth?

Worth is a rare name in the U.S.