Gareth vs Kerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Full profile for Gareth →

Popularity Comparison

Gareth Rank #2,658
Kerry Rank #2,690

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gareth ___

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

Kerry ___

  • Kerry James
  • Kerry Michael
  • Kerry Patrick
  • Kerry Sean
  • Kerry Thomas
  • Kerry Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gareth

Rhiannon Owen Bronwen Alun Seren

If you choose Kerry

Dermot Brigid Siobhan Cormac Aoife

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gareth or Kerry more popular?

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

What do Gareth and Kerry mean?

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

Are Gareth and Kerry boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons

Kerry vs Gareth Gareth vs Nylan Gareth vs Mosiah Gareth vs Tom Gareth vs Asani
← Full profile: Gareth ← Full profile: Kerry Browse all baby names