Gareth vs Murray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gareth

Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British

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Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Australian

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Gareth Rank #2,658

Murray Rank #2,744

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 vs #2744 for Murray.

Is Gareth or Murray more popular?

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Gareth and Murray mean?

Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin). Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gareth and Murray boy or girl names?

Gareth is primarily a boy name. Murray is primarily a boy name.