Garrison: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
From the garrison, a fortified place held by troops; also an English surname of uncertain origin sometimes linked to 'son of Gerard'
Origin
English (Old French)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
GAIR-ih-sən

Garrison is an English (Old French) boy's name meaning “from the garrison, a fortified place held by troops; also an English surname of uncertain origin sometimes linked to 'son of Gerard'”. It appears in 6 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Garrison

Meaning: From the garrison, a fortified place held by troops; also an English surname of uncertain origin sometimes linked to 'son of Gerard'.

Origin: English (Old French).

How to Pronounce Garrison

GAIR-ih-sənIPA /ˈɡærɪsən/

Popularity of Garrison

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