Gareth vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gareth

Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Gareth Rank #2,658

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Gareth or Dempsey more popular?

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Gareth and Dempsey mean?

Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gareth and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Gareth is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.