Gareth vs Frederic

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gareth

Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British

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Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

French German English Scandinavian Belgian

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Gareth Rank #2,658

Frederic Rank #2,888

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 vs #2888 for Frederic.

Is Gareth or Frederic more popular?

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Gareth and Frederic mean?

Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Gareth and Frederic boy or girl names?

Gareth is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.