Dixon vs Gareth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dixon

Boy #2,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Dick, son of Richard"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,671
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dix

Playground Safety Score

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Gareth

Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,658
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gaz, Gary

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dixon Rank #2,671
Gareth Rank #2,658

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 vs #2671 for Dixon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dixon ___

  • Dixon James
  • Dixon Lee
  • Dixon Cole
  • Dixon Reid
  • Dixon Grant
  • Dixon Wayne

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 Dixon

Harrison Nixon Carter Lennon Hadley

If you choose Gareth

Rhiannon Owen Bronwen Alun Seren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dixon or Gareth more popular?

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 compared to Dixon at #2671 in the United States.

What do Dixon and Gareth mean?

Dixon means "son of Dick, son of Richard" (Middle English origin). Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin).

Are Dixon and Gareth boy or girl names?

Dixon is primarily a boy name. Gareth is primarily a boy name.

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