Murray vs Gareth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Australian

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Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British

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Murray Rank #2,744

Gareth Rank #2,658

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

Is Murray or Gareth more popular?

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

What do Murray and Gareth mean?

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

Are Murray and Gareth boy or girl names?

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