The baby name Garret is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡærət/ (GAR-et).
The baby name Garret is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡærət/ (GAR-et).
Garret is English, German in Origin.
Garret is an English given name and surname-derived forename, a streamlined spelling of Garrett. It traces to the Norman personal names Gerald and Gerard, built from the Germanic elements ger “spear” plus wald “rule” or hard “brave, hardy.” Thus, the name conveys “spear-ruler” or “spear-brave,” evoking martial leadership and courage. In Ireland, it also serves as an Anglicization of Gearóid.
Used as both surname and given name in medieval England, Garret gained currency via Norman influence and, in Ireland, as an Anglicization of Gearóid borne by the FitzGerald earls of Kildare. As a first name in North America it saw moderate popularity in the late 20th century, though the double‑t Garrett remains far more common. International and cognate forms include Gérard (French), Gerhard (German), Gerrit (Dutch), Gerardo (Italian/Spanish), Gearóid (Irish), Gerald and Gerard; related spellings: Garrett, Garratt, Jarrett. Possible diminutives are Garry/Gary and Rett.
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Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2008 | #1 | — | 742 |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #178 | 1 | 2,508 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #253 | 4 | 7,111 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #287 | 7 | 6,876 |
| Canada | Boys | 2021 | #311 | 5 | 2,600 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #326 | 6 | 9,639 |
| MY | 0 | #352 | 3 | 12,352 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #406 | 3 | 11,440 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| ZA | 0 | #468 | 7 | 14,421 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #503 | 8 | 10,188 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #523 | 4 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #553 | 5 | 12,905 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #732 | 8 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #823 | 4 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #880 | 13 | 7,044 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #995 | 7 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,093 | 19 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,146 | 33 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,460 | 12 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Garret is popular in 36 countries — most recent births per country:
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