Gareth
Boy name · Welsh · pronounced GAR-eth
Verified name
What does Gareth mean?
Gentle or spear
Origin and language
Welsh
Language family: Welsh|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 892 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 3256 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Gary, Gare
Variant: Garreth
Related: Gary
Using Gareth across cultures
Knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend.
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