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Garnett

♂ Boy

Pronounced GAR-net /ˈgɑr.nɪt/High

Meaning: From the word/surname Garnett — variously 'the garnet (a deep-red gem)' and an occupational surname for a maker of hinges/pomegranate-seller; we note the gemLow

In 30 seconds: The garnet; a deep-red gem: Garnett is English. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the word/surname Garnett — variously 'the garnet (a deep-red gem)' and an occupational surname for a maker of hinges/pomegranate-seller; we note the gem
U.S. rank (2024)#9251 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,852

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018812024

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

Garnett comes from the word/surname Garnett — variously 'the garnet (a deep-red gem)' and an occupational surname for a maker of hinges/pomegranate-seller (we note the gem). A crisp, classic name (said 'GAR-net').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style given name. Rare, the-garnet at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Garnett is variously 'the garnet (a deep-red gem)' and an occupational surname — a crisp, distinctive name (we note the gem; said 'GAR-net').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Garnett — gem/surname-name

Variations

GarnetGarnette

Nicknames

Garn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Garnett mean?

Garnett is variously 'the garnet (a deep-red gem)' and an occupational surname; the routes are layered. We note the gem.

How do you pronounce Garnett?

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

Is Garnett a boy or girl name?

Garnett is a boy's name here (it is also used for girls).

How popular is Garnett?

Garnett is a very rare name in the U.S.

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