ThinkabaraGareth: meaning and origin
Gareth
“Gentle; a knight of King Arthur”
About the name Gareth
Gareth is a boy’s name from the Welsh tradition. Its meaning is “gentle; a knight of King Arthur”. Names from Welsh, with roots in Celtic legend — like Rhys, Megan, Gwen and Dylan.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
More names with a similar meaning: royal names: king, queen and noble.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Welsh names
- Arthur 👦Bear; the legendary King Arthur · Welsh
- Dylan 👦Son of the sea · Welsh
- Ellis 🧒Kind, benevolent · Welsh
- Evan 👦God is gracious; a Welsh form of John · Welsh
- Morgan 🧒Sea-born, sea circle · Welsh
- Owen 👦Well-born, noble · Welsh
- Reese 🧒Enthusiasm; an English spelling of Rhys · Welsh
- Rhett 👦Enthusiasm; also from a Dutch surname · Welsh
- Rhys 👦Enthusiasm, ardor · Welsh
- Tristan 👦Tumult, noise; a hero of Arthurian legend · Welsh
Sibling name ideas (Welsh, girls)
- Bronwyn 👧White breast; fair one · Welsh
- Gwen 👧White, fair, blessed · Welsh
- Megan 👧Pearl; a Welsh form of Margaret · Welsh
- Rhiannon 👧Great queen; a figure in Welsh legend · Welsh
- Seren 👧Star · Welsh
More boy names starting with G
- Gabriel 👦God is my strength · Hebrew
- George 👦Farmer · Greek
- Gideon 👦Hewer, mighty warrior · Hebrew
- Giovanni 👦God is gracious · Italian
- Graham 👦Gravelly homestead · Scottish
- Grant 👦Tall, great · French
- Grayson 👦Son of the gray-haired one · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Gareth mean?
Gareth is a name of Welsh origin. It means: gentle; a knight of King Arthur.
Is Gareth a boy or girl name?
Gareth is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Gareth have?
Gareth has 6 letters and about 2 syllables.