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Garnet

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Pronounced GAR-nit /ˈɡɑːr.nɪt/High

Meaning: From the English word garnet, the deep-red gemstone and January's birthstone — the stone name from Old French grenat, 'pomegranate-red.' A plain, jewel-bright word name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A jewel-bright name: Garnet is the deep-red gemstone and January's birthstone (said 'GAR-nit'). Vintage and warm.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word garnet, the deep-red gemstone and January's birthstone — the stone name from Old French grenat, 'pomegranate-red.' A plain, jewel-bright word name.
U.S. rank (2024)#16044 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,905

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818842024

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

Garnet, the deep-red gemstone and January's birthstone, has quiet Victorian charm as a jewel name. Rare in the U.S. today (said 'GAR-nit').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, jewel-bright, and vintage.

Did you know? Garnet is the English word for the deep-red gemstone — January's birthstone — its name from the Old French grenat, 'pomegranate-red,' for the seed-like stones. A warm, vintage jewel name (said 'GAR-nit').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Garnet — gemstone / January birthstone; Old French grenat

Variations

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Nicknames

GarNettie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Garnet mean?

Garnet is the English word for the deep-red gemstone, January's birthstone, from the Old French for 'pomegranate-red.'

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 girl's name; it has some history as a surname and boys' name too.

How popular is Garnet?

Garnet is a rare name in the U.S.

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