Garrett

At a Glance

Meaning

Form of Gerard ('spear-brave') or Gerald ('spear-rule')

Origin

Germanic (via medieval English/Irish)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

GAIR-etListen

Garrett is a boy's name that feels classic and timeless but still sounds modern. It's pronounced GAIR-et, and it comes from Germanic roots by way of medieval English and Irish. It's a form of Gerard ('spear-brave') or Gerald ('spear-rule'), so it isn't only 'brave spear' or 'spear strength', which reflects just the Gerard reading.

Meaning & Origin of Garrett

Meaning: Form of Gerard ('spear-brave') or Gerald ('spear-rule').

Origin: Germanic (via medieval English/Irish).

A common claim: Garrett means 'brave spear' or 'spear strength' Actually: That reflects only the Gerard reading. Wiktionary shows Garrett can equally derive from Gerald, which means "spear-rule."

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Garrett

Popularity of Garrett

Garrett peaked at #74 in 2000, when 5,840 babies were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #562 with 527 babies, so it's far less common now than at its height.

Names Like Garrett

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FAQ

What does the name Garrett mean?

Form of Gerard (‘spear-brave’) or Gerald (‘spear-rule’). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Garrett?

Garrett is pronounced GAIR-et (IPA: /ˈɡɛrət/).

Is Garrett a popular name right now?

Garrett peaked at #74 in 2000 and is ranked #562 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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