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Jarrett

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAR-iht /ˈd͡ʒæɹ.ɪt/Medium

Meaning: Power of the spearMedium

In 30 seconds: Jarrett is an English name meaning 'power of the spear', carrying a hardy, martial sense.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningPower of the spear
U.S. rank (2025)#2406 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births57 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 22,892

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199818802025

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

Jarrett comes from English usage and ties to the idea of strength wielded through the spear. It reads as a surname-style given name, the kind that has crossed comfortably between last name and first name.

It is borne today by Jarrett Allen (born 1998), an American NBA center for the Cleveland Cavaliers and a 2022 All-Star, which keeps the name current on the court.

Did you know? Jarrett likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Jarrett — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Jarrett Allen (1998-present)
    American professional basketball player; NBA center for the Cleveland Cavaliers and a 2022 NBA All-Star.

If you like Jarrett…

Garrett— near-twin English name with the same spear-strength sense and a single-letter difference
Jared— shares the Jar- opening sound and the same masculine, surname-friendly feel
Merritt— lands in the same popularity range
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jarrett mean?

Jarrett is usually explained as meaning 'power of the spear' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Jarrett?

It's commonly said JAR-iht /ˈd͡ʒæɹ.ɪt/.

Is Jarrett a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jarrett is used as a boy name.

How popular is Jarrett?

In 2024, Jarrett ranked #2173 in the U.S. for boys, with 67 births recorded.

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