Garrick
Garrick: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡæɹɪk/
Meaning and origin of Garrick
Root meaning: “spear”
- A male given name from Old English.
Etymology
From Old English *Gārrīċ (from gār (“spear”) + rīċ), from Proto-Germanic *Gaizarīks. Doublet of Gaiseric.
How popular is Garrick?
Since 1880, 5,439 boys in the U.S. have been named Garrick. Its highest rank for boys was #511 in 1973. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Garrick FAQ
What does the name Garrick mean?
Garrick traces back to a root meaning "spear". A male given name from Old English. From Old English *Gārrīċ (from gār (“spear”) + rīċ), from Proto-Germanic *Gaizarīks. Doublet of Gaiseric.
What is the origin of the name Garrick?
Garrick is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Garrick?
Since 1880, 5,439 boys in the U.S. have been named Garrick. Its highest rank for boys was #511 in 1973. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Garrick a boy or girl name?
Garrick is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 5,439 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.