Gareth vs Knight

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gareth

Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British

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Boy #2,701 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"servant, attendant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Gareth Rank #2,658

Knight Rank #2,701

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 vs #2701 for Knight.

Is Gareth or Knight more popular?

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 compared to Knight at #2701 in the United States.

What do Gareth and Knight mean?

Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin). Knight means "servant, attendant" (Old English origin).

Are Gareth and Knight boy or girl names?

Gareth is primarily a boy name. Knight is primarily a boy name.