Gareth vs Halston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gareth

Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British

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Boy #2,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Haelstein's settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Gareth Rank #2,658

Halston Rank #2,499

Halston is more popular, ranked #2499 vs #2658 for Gareth.

Is Gareth or Halston more popular?

Halston is more popular, ranked #2499 compared to Gareth at #2658 in the United States.

What do Gareth and Halston mean?

Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin). Halston means "Haelstein's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Gareth and Halston boy or girl names?

Gareth is primarily a boy name. Halston is primarily a boy name.