Gareth vs Jody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gareth

Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #2,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"diminutive of Judith, praised woman"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Gareth Rank #2,658

Jody Rank #2,692

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 vs #2692 for Jody.

Is Gareth or Jody more popular?

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 compared to Jody at #2692 in the United States.

What do Gareth and Jody mean?

Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin). Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gareth and Jody boy or girl names?

Gareth is primarily a boy name. Jody is primarily a boy name.