Garrett
Garrett: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡæɹɪt/ · /ˈɡaɹɪt/
Meaning and origin of Garrett
- A male given name from the Germanic languages, transferred from an English and an Irish surname, or in Ireland directly from Gerard.
Etymology
A medieval English and Irish form of the Germanic given names Gerard and Gerald. Of Old High German origin.
How popular is Garrett?
Since 1880, 452 girls and 135,762 boys in the U.S. have been named Garrett (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3797 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #74 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #564 for boys, with 526 babies given the name.
Names similar to Garrett
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Sibling name ideas for Garrett
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Garrett FAQ
What does the name Garrett mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages, transferred from an English and an Irish surname, or in Ireland directly from Gerard. A medieval English and Irish form of the Germanic given names Gerard and Gerald. Of Old High German origin.
What is the origin of the name Garrett?
Garrett is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Garrett?
Since 1880, 452 girls and 135,762 boys in the U.S. have been named Garrett (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3797 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #74 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #564 for boys, with 526 babies given the name.
Is Garrett a boy or girl name?
Garrett is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 452 girls and 135,762 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.