Kerry vs Gareth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kerry

Boy #2,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, dark-featured"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

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Kerry Rank #2,690

Gareth Rank #2,658

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 vs #2690 for Kerry.

Is Kerry or Gareth more popular?

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 compared to Kerry at #2690 in the United States.

What do Kerry and Gareth mean?

Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin). Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin).

Are Kerry and Gareth boy or girl names?

Kerry is primarily a boy name. Gareth is primarily a boy name.