Bray vs Gareth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,828
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bray Rank #2,828
Gareth Rank #2,658

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 vs #2828 for Bray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bray ___

  • Bray James
  • Bray Thomas
  • Bray Lee
  • Bray Alexander
  • Bray Elliott
  • Bray Owen

Gareth ___

  • Gareth Owen
  • Gareth Rhys
  • Gareth James
  • Gareth David
  • Gareth Thomas
  • Gareth Morgan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bray

Grey Finn Quinn Blake Sloane

If you choose Gareth

Rhiannon Owen Bronwen Alun Seren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Gareth more popular?

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Bray and Gareth mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin).

Are Bray and Gareth boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Gareth is primarily a boy name.

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