Jarrett

Jarrett: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Jarrett

  • A surname transferred from the given name.
  • A male given name from the Germanic languages, in modern use transferred back from the surname.

Etymology

Variant of Garrett, a medieval form of Gerard and Gerald.

How popular is Jarrett?

57U.S. babies in 2025
#282peak rank (1998)
22,970babies since 1880

Since 1880, 78 girls and 22,892 boys in the U.S. have been named Jarrett (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6048 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #282 in 1998. In 2025, 57 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Jarrett FAQ

What does the name Jarrett mean?

A surname transferred from the given name. A male given name from the Germanic languages, in modern use transferred back from the surname. Variant of Garrett, a medieval form of Gerard and Gerald.

What is the origin of the name Jarrett?

Jarrett is listed as a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Jarrett?

Since 1880, 78 girls and 22,892 boys in the U.S. have been named Jarrett (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6048 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #282 in 1998. In 2025, 57 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Jarrett a boy or girl name?

Jarrett is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 78 girls and 22,892 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.