Gareth vs Herman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gareth

Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

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Gareth Rank #2,658

Herman Rank #2,654

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 vs #2658 for Gareth.

Is Gareth or Herman more popular?

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 compared to Gareth at #2658 in the United States.

What do Gareth and Herman mean?

Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin). Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin).

Are Gareth and Herman boy or girl names?

Gareth is primarily a boy name. Herman is primarily a boy name.