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Jarett

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAIR-it /ˈdʒɛr.ɪt/High

Meaning: A spelling of Jarrett/Garrett — from the Germanic Gerard/Gerald, variously 'spear strength; brave with the spear' and 'spear ruler'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Spear strength; spear ruler: Jarett spells Jarrett/Garrett. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA spelling of Jarrett/Garrett — from the Germanic Gerard/Gerald, variously 'spear strength; brave with the spear' and 'spear ruler'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9250 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,565

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819522025

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

Jarett is a spelling of Jarrett/Garrett — from the Germanic Gerard/Gerald, variously 'spear strength; brave with the spear' and 'spear ruler' (ger, 'spear'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'JAIR-it').

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling. Rare in this form, spear-strength at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Garrett comes from the Germanic Gerard/Gerald, variously 'spear strength' and 'spear ruler' (ger, 'spear') — Jarett is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JAIR-it').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Garrett — routes layered

Variations

JarrettGarrettJarrod

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Garrett— the G- form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jarett mean?

Jarett spells Jarrett/Garrett — Germanic 'spear strength' and 'spear ruler'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jarett?

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

Is Jarett a boy or girl name?

Jarett is a boy's name.

How popular is Jarett?

Jarett is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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