Garrett
Garrett is a boys' name of English origin meaning “brave with a spear.” It ranked #564 in the United States in 2025. Garrett is the English form of Gerard, from the Germanic elements 'gar' (spear) and 'hard' (brave).
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how do you pronounce Garrett?
GARE-et
where does the name Garrett come from?
A medieval English and Irish form of Gerard and Gerald, Germanic names brought to Britain by the Normans. Gerard combines gēr or gār, spear, with hard, brave; Gerald joins the same spear element to wald, rule.
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?
Garrett has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #74 in 2000, and ranked #564 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #564 |
| 2024 | #560 |
| 2023 | #480 |
| 2022 | #461 |
| 2021 | #401 |
| 2020 | #364 |
| 2019 | #344 |
| 2018 | #326 |
| 2017 | #322 |
| 2016 | #309 |
| 2010 | #188 |
| 2000 | #74 |
| 1990 | #99 |
| 1980 | #189 |
| 1970 | #320 |
| 1960 | #578 |
| 1950 | #521 |
| 1940 | #568 |
| 1930 | #928 |
| 1920 | #713 |
| 1910 | #729 |
| 1900 | #419 |
| 1890 | #489 |
| 1880 | #505 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Garrett fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Garrett
Garrett developed as a baptismal surname in 12th-century England and is still mainly a surname in the UK and Ireland, though it is used as a first name elsewhere in the English-speaking world.
who are famous people named Garrett?
- Pat Garrett (American Old West lawman who killed Billy the Kid)
- Garrett Hedlund (American actor)
what names are similar to Garrett?
what names go well with Garrett?
Sibling names that share Garrett's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Garrett
What does the name Garrett mean?
Garrett means “brave with a spear”.
What is the origin of the name Garrett?
Garrett comes from the English naming tradition.
How popular is the name Garrett?
Garrett ranked #564 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2000, at #74, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Garrett a boy or girl name?
Garrett is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Garrett?
Garrett is pronounced GARE-et, with 2 syllables.
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