Gareth vs Bowden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gareth

Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British

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Boy #2,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place at the bow-shaped hill"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Gareth Rank #2,658

Bowden Rank #2,595

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 vs #2658 for Gareth.

Is Gareth or Bowden more popular?

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 compared to Gareth at #2658 in the United States.

What do Gareth and Bowden mean?

Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin). Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin).

Are Gareth and Bowden boy or girl names?

Gareth is primarily a boy name. Bowden is primarily a boy name.