Combination of Jared and Gareth
A modern invented name most likely created for the 1986 film Labyrinth. It blends the Hebrew name Jared, meaning 'descent', with the Welsh name Gareth, meaning 'gentle'. It remains closely associated with the fantasy genre and 1980s pop culture.
Less common today
Jareth isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,684 in 1990.
The primary antagonist played by David Bowie · Labyrinth
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
