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.
About 84 boys were named Jareth in 2025.
The primary antagonist played by David Bowie · Labyrinth
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
