72%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Popular Culture Pronounced Pron. JAR-əth(English) [key·IPA] Meaning & History Invented name, probably inspired by names such as Jared and Gareth. This is the name of the Goblin King, played by David Bowie, in the movie Labyrinth (1986). PopularityDetails Last ranked #976 in 1996 England and Wales People think this name isRate·Details classic mature formal upper class strong strange complex serious nerdy Categories combinations, invented, movies, pop singers, popular culture, uncertain etymology