Jareth: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ahr-ehth
Origin: United States
gender-female

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: A variant of the name Gareth

Jareth is a feminine name of American origin with Welsh and British roots. Jareth it translates to “gentle one” and is a variant of the name Gareth. The name gained significant popularity due to its association with the iconic character Jareth the Goblin King from the 1986 fantasy film 'Labyrinth, 'played by David Bowie. Despite its uncommon usage, Jareth evokes a sense of magic, and power, making it a unique choice for parents looking for something different. Jareth is currently ranked #3848 in U. Jareth, S. Births, with a notable increase in popularity over the years. Jareth, In 2023, it ranked #1797, a rise of 622 spots from 2022. Jareth is a strong and confident name, celebrated for its boldness and resilience, making it ideal for individuals with a dynamic spirit.

Jareth Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jareth is currently #32664 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Jareth is currently #18999 on Kiindred Girl Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Baby Names A-Z

Wikipedia, NSW Births Deaths and Marriages, QLD Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, WA Registry of Births, SA Registry of Births, VIC Registry of Births, Social Security Administration

arrow-icon Jareth
arrow-icon