Gareth vs Tye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gareth

Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #2,857 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enclosed pasture by a river"

Origin: Old English

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Gareth Rank #2,658

Tye Rank #2,857

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 vs #2857 for Tye.

Is Gareth or Tye more popular?

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 compared to Tye at #2857 in the United States.

What do Gareth and Tye mean?

Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin). Tye means "enclosed pasture by a river" (Old English origin).

Are Gareth and Tye boy or girl names?

Gareth is primarily a boy name. Tye is primarily a boy name.