What does the name Garrett mean?

The name Garrett means "Spear ruler".

What is the origin of the name Garrett?

Garrett is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 527 babies were named Garrett in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Garrett is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 527 ↘

All-Time Total: 134,712

Peak Year: 2000

Garrett is of Old English origin, derived from the name Gerard, meaning "brave spearman."

Boy names closely related to Garrett

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Girl names closely related to Garrett

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Names with similar meaning to Garrett

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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