Gareth vs Davy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gareth

Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British

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Boy #2,844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Irish American

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Gareth Rank #2,658

Davy Rank #2,844

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 vs #2844 for Davy.

Is Gareth or Davy more popular?

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 compared to Davy at #2844 in the United States.

What do Gareth and Davy mean?

Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin). Davy means "beloved, dear one" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gareth and Davy boy or girl names?

Gareth is primarily a boy name. Davy is primarily a boy name.