Gareth
GAIR-eth
Popularity
#2637
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Welsh
Total Births
4,347
Peak Year
#104 in 2016
First Recorded
1916
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Welsh name of unknown meaning, associated with Arthurian legend; possibly meaning 'gentle'.
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Famous Namesakes
Gareth Bale
Welsh professional footballer.
Gareth Edwards
Welsh rugby union player.
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