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Garnet

♂ Boy

Pronounced GAR-nit /ˈɡɑːr.nɪt/High

Meaning: From the English word garnet, the deep-red gemstone, whose name traces to the Latin granatum ('seed', for the pomegranate-red stone). A jewel name, stated plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A jewel name: Garnet is the deep-red gemstone (said 'GAR-nit'). Rich, warm, and vintage.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word garnet, the deep-red gemstone, whose name traces to the Latin granatum ('seed', for the pomegranate-red stone). A jewel name, stated plainly.
U.S. rank (2023)#9184 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,004

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018822023

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

As a boy's name Garnet comes straight from the gemstone, the English word tracing to the Latin granatum, 'seed'. A vintage jewel name, once used for both sexes and rare in the U.S. (said 'GAR-nit').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., with a vintage feel. Rare, jewel-toned, and vintage.

Did you know? Garnet takes its name from the deep-red gemstone — its word rooted in the Latin for 'seed', after the pomegranate-red of the stone — a warm, vintage jewel name (said 'GAR-nit').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Garnet — English word for the gemstone; Latin granatum

Variations

GarnettGrenatGarnette

Nicknames

GarNettie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Garnet mean?

Garnet is the English word for the deep-red gemstone, from the Latin for 'seed.'

How do you pronounce Garnet?

It's said GAR-nit /ˈɡɑːr.nɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Garnet a boy or girl name?

Garnet is used here as a boy's name; it is also used for girls.

How popular is Garnet?

Garnet is a rare name in the U.S.

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