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The baby name Garrett is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡærət/ (GAR-et).

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: /ˈɡærət/ (GAR-et)

What is the meaning of the name Garrett ?

The baby name Garrett is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡærət/ (GAR-et).

Garrett is in Origin.

A sturdy English and Irish given name, Garrett traces to the medieval surname Garrett, itself from Norman French forms of the Germanic Gerard and Gerald. These combine ger “spear” with either hard “brave, hardy” (Gerard) or wald “rule, power” (Gerald), yielding meanings such as “spear‑brave” or “spear‑ruler.” The name appears in Middle English records after the Norman Conquest and persists both as a forename and a family name.

In Ireland, Garrett also serves as an Anglicization of Gearóid, long associated with the powerful FitzGerald dynasty. It migrated to North America as a transferred surname and rose steadily in late 20th‑century U.S. usage. Common spellings include Garrett, Garret, Garett, and Garet; related or cognate forms are Gerard, Gerald, Gérard (French), Gerhard (German), Gearóid (Irish), and Geraldo (Portuguese/Spanish). Nicknames and short forms include Gar and Rhett, the latter popular in modern American usage.

Garrett has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Garrett

Garrett Hedlund Musician · Born 1984 · United States Garrett Hedlund is an American actor and musician best known for films like Tron: Legacy, Troy, and Friday Night Lights. He has also appeared in movies such as Four Brothers, Mudbound, and Inside Llewyn Davis. Garret Dillahunt Actor · Born 1964 · United States Garret Dillahunt is an American actor best known for his TV roles in Raising Hope, Deadwood, and Fear the Walking Dead. He played Burt Chance in Raising Hope, as well as Jack McCall and Francis Wolcott in Deadwood, and John Dorie in Fear the Walking Dead. Garrett Wang Actor · Born 1968 · United States Garrett Wang is an American actor best known for playing Ensign Harry Kim on Star Trek: Voyager. Born in 1968, he is also known to fans for his work in the Star Trek franchise.
Garrett Clayton Actor · Born 1991 · United States Garrett Clayton is an American actor and singer best known for playing Tanner in Disney Channel’s Teen Beach Movie and Teen Beach 2. He has also appeared in a range of film, television, and stage roles. Garrett Morris Actor · Born 1937 · United States Garrett Morris is best known as an original cast member of Saturday Night Live and its first Black performer, appearing on the show from 1975 to 1980. He is also an American actor, comedian, and singer. Gnash Musician · Born 1993 · United States Gnash, born Garrett Charles Nash, is an American musician best known for his hit single 'I Hate U, I Love U' featuring Olivia O'Brien. He gained popularity with his introspective and relatable lyrics, often exploring themes of love and heartbreak. Gnash continues to create music that resonates with a wide audience.

Garrett – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2021 #1 762
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
CN 0 #83 4 3,857
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
CR 0 #157 9 5,526
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
JM Boys 0 #248 25 6,876
TW Boys 0 #251 6 7,111
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
Canada Boys 2024 #276 31 2,588
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
JP Boys 0 #299 5 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #302 4 6,530
CN Boys 0 #326 6 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
CR Boys 0 #423 65 10,188
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
United States Boys 2024 #469 527 7,044
ZA 0 #470 5 14,421
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
HK Boys 0 #515 13 12,905
RU Boys 0 #521 6 12,621
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IR Boys 0 #562 4 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
SG Boys 0 #677 21 17,960
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
United States Girls 2014 #927 6 9,590
NG Boys 0 #927 25 16,906
Germany Boys 0 #936 17 5,697
CO Boys 0 #978 4 15,656
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,027 7 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,092 20 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,136 8 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,143 36 25,619
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,435 37 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,683 9 28,008

Garrett is popular in 50 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
Canada
United States
AE
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People also ask about Garrett

Garrett is predominantly a boy's name.
Garrett is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɡærət/ (GAR-et).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Garret, Garett, Garritt and Garet.
Yes, very popular — Garrett ranked #1 in Ireland in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Garrett ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2021).
Garrett's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2011 to #1 in 2021 in Ireland.
Yes — 6 notable people named Garrett are in our database, including Garrett Hedlund (Musician), Garret Dillahunt (Actor), Garrett Wang (Actor).