Gareth Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gareth Name at a Glance

Name	Gareth
Meaning	Gentle. Gareth was a knight of the Round Table portrayed in both Sir Thomas Malory's and Tennyson's versions of the Arthurian legend. Also a son of Lot.
Origin	ArthurianLegend
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gareth Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gareth means “Gentle. Gareth was a knight of the Round Table portrayed in both Sir Thomas Malory's and Tennyson's versions of the Arthurian legend. Also a son of Lot”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gareth Name Origin

Our database records Gareth under ArthurianLegend origin. Browse more ArthurianLegend baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gareth a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gareth is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gareth

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