At a Glance: Name: 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) – 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
Phonetic: GAIR-ih-sən IPA: /ˈɡærɪsən/
Popularity of Garrison
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1912–2024.
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