Tom vs Gareth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tom

Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

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Tom Rank #2,829

Gareth Rank #2,658

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

Is Tom or Gareth more popular?

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

What do Tom and Gareth mean?

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

Are Tom and Gareth boy or girl names?

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