Gareth vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gareth

Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

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Gareth Rank #2,658

Ao Rank #14,516

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Gareth or Ao more popular?

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Gareth and Ao mean?

Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Gareth and Ao boy or girl names?

Gareth is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.