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Jerett

♂ Boy

Pronounced JEHR-it /ˈdʒɛr.ɪt/Medium

Meaning: Jerett is a respelling of Jarrett, itself a variant of Garrett, which descends from Gerard, from the Germanic ger, 'spear,' and hard, 'brave' or 'strong.' The name means, in effect, 'brave with the spear.'Low

In 30 seconds: Jerett is a respelling of Jarrett, a variant of Garrett from Germanic roots meaning 'spear-strong.' It was always rare and peaked in the early nineteen-eighties (said JEHR-it).
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Origin LowGermanic, English
MeaningJerett is a respelling of Jarrett, itself a variant of Garrett, which descends from Gerard, from the Germanic ger, 'spear,' and hard, 'brave' or 'strong.' The name means, in effect, 'brave with the spear.'
U.S. rank (2016)#10158 ↗ Rising
2016 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1983
Total births (all-time)≈ 322

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198319732016

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

Jerett is a respelling of Jarrett, a form of Garrett rooted in the Germanic Gerard, 'brave with the spear.' The name blends an old warrior meaning with the crisp, modern sound of the -ett surname names, dressed in an individualized spelling.

The spelling stayed rare, reaching a small high around 1983 before easing off. A Jerett from that time is in his forties today.

Did you know? Garrett and Jarrett both trace to the medieval Gerard, and their surname forms fed the late-century fashion for -ett boys' names, of which Jerett is a personalized spelling.
Overall data confidence 30%
References - Jerett — Respelling of Jarrett (variant of Garrett/Gerard, Germanic 'spear-strong')

Variations

JarrettGarrettGerard

Nicknames

JerryRhettJet

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If you like Jerett…

Jarrett— the base name Jerett respells
Garrett— the related form behind it
Gerard— the medieval root name
Everett— a like -ett surname-style boy's name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jerett mean?

It is a respelling of Jarrett, a variant of Garrett, from Germanic roots meaning 'spear' and 'strong.'

How do you pronounce Jerett?

It is said JEHR-it /ˈdʒɛr.ɪt/, two syllables with the stress at the start.

Is Jerett a boy or girl name?

Jerett is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jerett?

It has always been rare in the United States, peaking in the early nineteen-eighties.

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