Gender: Male
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Brave and chivalrous; derived from Welsh meaning 'gentle' or 'kind'.
Pronunciation: G EH R IH TH
Popularity Rank: #3,226
Derived from the Welsh name 'Gweirydd', meaning 'gentle' or 'kind'. Gareth is a popular name in Wales and is often associated with bravery and chivalry.
The name Gareth is of Welsh origin and means Brave and chivalrous; derived from Welsh meaning 'gentle' or 'kind'., Strong Spear, Spear Brave, Spear Champion, Gentle. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gareth is commonly found in United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, and 77 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G EH R IH TH
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
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At NamesLook, the name Gareth is recorded 19,660 times globally, ranking it as the 3,226th most common name worldwide.
Gareth is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 14,500 occurrences, making it the 166th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Gareth is found among 1 in every 38 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #166 | 1 : 38 |
| South Africa | #1,099 | 1 : 1,186 |
| Ireland | #327 | 1 : 112 |
| United States of America | #4,698 | 1 : 3,313 |
| Canada | #2,064 | 1 : 1,547 |
| Singapore | #1,872 | 1 : 3,087 |
| France | #9,473 | 1 : 12,074 |
| Hong Kong | #2,619 | 1 : 4,243 |
| Malaysia | #10,188 | 1 : 20,312 |
| Spain | #6,970 | 1 : 9,091 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gareth from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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