Garfield
Garfield: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɑːfiːld/ · /ˈɡɑɹfild/
Meaning and origin of Garfield
Root meaning: “spear”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Also Garfeld, from Old English gār (“spear”) + feld (“field”).
How popular is Garfield?
Since 1880, 5,566 boys in the U.S. have been named Garfield. Its highest rank for boys was #88 in 1881. In 2025, 5 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Garfield FAQ
What does the name Garfield mean?
Garfield traces back to a root meaning "spear". A male given name transferred from the surname. Also Garfeld, from Old English gār (“spear”) + feld (“field”).
What is the origin of the name Garfield?
Garfield is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Garfield?
Since 1880, 5,566 boys in the U.S. have been named Garfield. Its highest rank for boys was #88 in 1881. In 2025, 5 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Garfield a boy or girl name?
Garfield is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 5,566 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.