Garrett
Garrett is a boys' name of English origin meaning “brave with a spear.” It ranked #518 in the United States in 2025. Garrett is the English form of Gerard, from the Germanic elements 'gar' (spear) and 'hard' (brave).
how do you pronounce Garrett?
GARE-et
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what does Garrett mean?
The name Garrett means “brave with a spear.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Garrett is the English form of Gerard, from the Germanic elements 'gar' (spear) and 'hard' (brave). It was common in medieval England and Ireland and experienced a strong revival in the 1990s. The name has an athletic, confident energy that appeals to American parents seeking traditional but not overused names.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #518 |
| 2023 | #503 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Garrett?
- Pat Garrett (American Old West lawman who killed Billy the Kid)
- Garrett Hedlund (American actor)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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