Gareth
- Pronunciation
- [Ga-reth]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Son Of Lot
- Origin
- Arthurian
Gareth Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,342 baby boys have been named Gareth. The name peaked in 2016 with 104 US births that year (rank #1580). In 2024, ranked #2637 nationally — 1,057 places below its 2016 peak.
Top States for Gareth
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Gareth births are: California (366), Texas (205), New York (147).
Other Arthurian-Origin Names Like Gareth
If you like Gareth's Arthurian origin, consider these related names: Aballach, Accalon, Acheflour, Acheflow, Ade. Browse all Arthurian names →
6-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Gareth's exact length and starting letter: Gaagii, Gabbar, Gabhan, Gabino, Gabrio.
Quick Facts About Gareth
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Gareth against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).