Gareth vs Tom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gareth

Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Gareth Rank #2,658

Tom Rank #2,829

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 vs #2829 for Tom.

Is Gareth or Tom more popular?

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 compared to Tom at #2829 in the United States.

What do Gareth and Tom mean?

Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Gareth and Tom boy or girl names?

Gareth is primarily a boy name. Tom is primarily a boy name.