Gareth vs Rivers

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gareth

Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British

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Boy #2,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who lives by rivers"

Origin: Old French/English

American English

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Gareth Rank #2,658

Rivers Rank #2,516

Rivers is more popular, ranked #2516 vs #2658 for Gareth.

Is Gareth or Rivers more popular?

Rivers is more popular, ranked #2516 compared to Gareth at #2658 in the United States.

What do Gareth and Rivers mean?

Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin). Rivers means "one who lives by rivers" (Old French/English origin).

Are Gareth and Rivers boy or girl names?

Gareth is primarily a boy name. Rivers is primarily a boy name.