The baby name Jereth is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɛrɛθ/ (JER-eth).
The baby name Jereth is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɛrɛθ/ (JER-eth).
Jereth is in Origin.
Jereth is a modern English given name, probably a respelling of Jareth. That form is widely treated as a blend of Jared (from Hebrew Yered, “he descends”) and Gareth (the Arthurian Welsh name commonly glossed “gentle” or “valiant”). As such, Jereth inherits layered senses from biblical Hebrew and Celtic tradition while its -eth ending lends an archaic, fantasy‑tinged sound.
Use of Jereth is rare in Anglophone records, with sporadic appearances from the late 20th century onward, rising alongside interest in similar names through fantasy culture. Variant and related forms include Jareth, Jared, Jered, Jarett/Jerett, and Gareth/Garrett, with Rhett sometimes employed as a short form. Parents choosing Jereth can plausibly read its meaning as “he descends,” “gentle,” or a modern fusion of both. Common pronunciations are JEH-reth or JER-eth.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #507 | 4 | 10,188 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2023 | #889 | 10 | 7,053 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Jereth is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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