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Jaret

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAIR-ət /ˈdʒɛr.ət/High

Meaning: Spelling of Jarrett/Garrett — from Germanic Gerard, 'spear-brave', or Gerald, 'spear-ruler'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Spear-strong and sleek: Jaret spells Jarrett/Garrett — 'spear-brave' or 'spear-ruler'. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin MediumGerman, English
MeaningSpelling of Jarrett/Garrett — from Germanic Gerard, 'spear-brave', or Gerald, 'spear-ruler'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5488 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,968

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819642025

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

Jaret is a spelling of Jarrett/Garrett — from Germanic Gerard, 'spear-brave', or Gerald, 'spear-ruler' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern surname-name; the J-styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Garrett. Rare, spear-brave-or-ruler at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Garrett comes from Germanic Gerard ('spear-brave') or Gerald ('spear-ruler') — Jaret is a J-/single-t spelling of the strong surname-name.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Garrett — routes layered

Variations

JarrettGarrettJared

Nicknames

Jare

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaret mean?

Jaret spells Jarrett/Garrett — 'spear-brave' or 'spear-ruler'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jaret?

It's said JAIR-ət /ˈdʒɛr.ət/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jaret a boy or girl name?

Jaret is a boy's name.

How popular is Jaret?

Jaret is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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