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Garret

♂ Boy

Pronounced GAIR-it /ˈɡɛr.ɪt/High

Meaning: A spelling of Garrett — from the Germanic Gerard/Gerald, 'spear-strength; spear-ruler; brave with a spear' (ger, 'a spear', plus hard/wald); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Spear-strength; spear-ruler: Garret spells Garrett — 'brave with a spear'. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA spelling of Garrett — from the Germanic Gerard/Gerald, 'spear-strength; spear-ruler; brave with a spear' (ger, 'a spear', plus hard/wald); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7341 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 13,247

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200018812025

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

Garret is a spelling of Garrett — from the Germanic Gerard/Gerald, 'spear-strength; spear-ruler; brave with a spear' (ger, 'a spear', plus hard, 'brave', or wald, 'ruler'; routes layered, which we note). Brought to Ireland by the Normans. A crisp, classic name (said 'GAIR-it'; nickname Gare).

In the U.S. it registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, spear-strength at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Garrett comes from the Germanic Gerard/Gerald, 'spear-strength; spear-ruler; brave with a spear' (ger, 'a spear') — Garret is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'GAIR-it').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Garrett — routes layered

Variations

GarrettGarethGerard

Nicknames

Gare

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Garret mean?

Garret spells Garrett — Germanic 'spear-strength; spear-ruler; brave with a spear'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Garret?

It's said GAIR-it /ˈɡɛr.ɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Garret a boy or girl name?

Garret is a boy's name.

How popular is Garret?

Garret is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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