Deserving, value, or a fenced homestead
Derived from the Middle English 'worth', it originally denoted a person of high value or merit. As a surname-turned-first-name, it also has roots in the Old English 'worð', referring to an enclosure or a homestead. It is a rare virtue name that feels both grounded and aspirational.
About 13 boys were named Worth in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American professional baseball player
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