Garrett

Updated: October 25, 2023 by Sarah Nance

Garrett is both a given name and surname in the United States and Europe and its roots date back to the Dark Ages. Parents love this baby name because it has a strong meaning, and it pairs well with many middle names. While it was most popular a few decades ago, it has been one of the top names in the United States for over a century, and we don't expect that to change anytime soon.

Meaning and Origin of the name Garrett:

Garrett is a derivative of the names Gerardus, Gerard, and Gerald, all of which were popular during the early Middle Ages. They were adopted by England after the Norman Conquest. In German and Old French, the name Garrett means “ruler with the spear” or “brave spearman.”

Symbolism of the name Garrett:

In the Germanic language, the word “gēr” means spear, and it's an element that inspired the name that inspired “Garrett.” For this reason, the name is often associated with bravery and strength.

Nicknames for the name Garrett:

Gary
Rhett
Gare
Garr
G
Arett
Retty
Ette

Style of the name Garrett:

Traditional

Gender of the name Garrett:

Garrett is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Garrett:

GAR-it

Number of syllables in the name Garrett:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Garrett:

The baby name Garrett evokes an image of masculinity, strength, and bravery.

Alternative spellings for the name Garrett:

Garret
Garrette
Garritt

Popularity of the name Garrett:

Garrett has been on the list of the top 1,000 baby names in the United States for well over a century. As of 2020, it ranks at number 368, according to the Social Security Administration.