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Gardner

♂ Boy

Pronounced GARD-nər /ˈɡɑrd.nər/High

Meaning: From an English surname — Old French gardinier, 'a gardener, keeper of a garden'Medium

In 30 seconds: Earthy and refined: Gardner is the English 'a gardener'. Sturdy, distinguished, and warm (nickname Gard).
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningFrom an English surname — Old French gardinier, 'a gardener, keeper of a garden'
U.S. rank (2025)#5094 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1915
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,016

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191518802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gardner comes from an English surname — Old French gardinier, 'a gardener, keeper of a garden'. A sturdy, distinguished occupational surname-name with the friendly nickname Gard.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-gardener at the root, and sturdy.

Did you know? Gardner means 'a gardener, keeper of a garden' (Old French gardinier) — a sturdy, distinguished occupational surname-name with the nickname Gard.
Overall data confidence 75%
Surname references — Gardner — etymology

Variations

GardenerGardiner

Nicknames

Gard

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gardner mean?

Gardner is English for 'a gardener, keeper of a garden'.

How do you pronounce Gardner?

It's said GARD-nər /ˈɡɑrd.nər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gardner a boy or girl name?

Gardner is a boy's name.

How popular is Gardner?

Gardner is a rare name in the U.S.

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