Gareth Meaning

What does Gareth mean?

The name Gareth is of Welsh origin.

The meaning of Gareth is "gentle".

Gareth is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Ga-reth.

Gareth is a simple and mesmerizing name.

Stylish yet luminous, the name is a great blend of character and flair.

A name that will flow off your tongue.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Gareth Hunt.

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 2,110 in baby name popularity for boys with 66 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 1,747 in baby name popularity for boys with 88 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

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Variants of the name Gareth include Garreth.

The name Gamble is a form of Gareth.

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Just for fun, see the name Gareth in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

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