Gareth: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A gentle name meaning gentleness and kindness of spirit.
- Origin
- Welsh
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #2657
- Peak
- #1084 in 1970
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Gareth Means
Gareth is a boy name of Welsh origin. A gentle name meaning gentleness and kindness of spirit.
How Popular Gareth Is
Gareth currently ranks #2657 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1084 in 1970. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Gareth
- Gareth is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Gareth is a name with Welsh Celtic origins.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Gareth
Other Welsh names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Gareth
Welsh names that pair well as a brother or sister to Gareth.
Questions About Gareth
What does Gareth mean?
Gareth is a boy name of Welsh origin. A gentle name meaning gentleness and kindness of spirit.
How popular is Gareth?
Gareth currently ranks #2657 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1084 in 1970. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Gareth come from?
Gareth comes from Welsh roots. Gareth is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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