Boy Name
Worth
Worth means “Enclosure”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Worth? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Enclosure", and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Worthy.
Worth meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Enclosure
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Worth as W·O·R·T·H, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Worth is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Worth variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Wortha, Worthe, Worthy, Wort.
- Nicknames: Wor and W.
- Middle names: Pair Worth with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Worth middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Worthy, Ward, Wardell, Worley, Wright — full picks on the sibling names for Worth guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Worth? Browse our names like Worth guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
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Frequently asked about Worth
What does the name Worth mean?
Worth means "Enclosure". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Worth is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Worth?
The exact origin of Worth is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Worth?
Worth has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Worth a boy's or girl's name?
Worth is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Worth in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Worth sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Worth?
Names that share Worth's sound and style include Worthy, Ward, Wardell, Worley, Wright.
What middle names pair well with Worth?
Good middle-name fits for Worth pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Worth is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Worth is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Worth?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Worth share its rhythm without rhyming — Worthy, Ward, Wardell all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.