Noah Boy
NOH-uh
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Garret
BoyEnglish, Germanic· “form of Gerard or Gerald, 'spear'”
- Meaning
- form of Gerard or Gerald, 'spear'
- Origin
- English, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- GEHR-iht
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #7,341
- US babies 2025
- 11
- Best rank
- #420 (2000)
- Peak year
- 2000
Meaning and origin of Garret
Garret is an English and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “form of Gerard or Gerald, 'spear'”.
Garret developed as an English form of Gerard or Gerald, both Germanic names built on an element meaning spear. Gerald adds a word for rule, while Gerard adds a word for brave or hardy. Garret became both a surname and a given name, especially in Ireland and England. It also resembles the English word garret, an attic room, though that is a separate source. The name has a friendly, traditional sound and is usually pronounced GAIR-it. Gary and Rett are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Garret first appears in US Social Security records in 1881. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 46 different years, starting in 1881. Its best national rank was #420 in 2000, the same year it reached its highest count of 590 babies. In 2025, 11 babies were named Garret, and it ranked #7,341 nationally. That is 82% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,348 in 1950, #731 in 1980, #420 in 2000, #1,312 in 2010, and #7,341 in 2025. Of the 13,247 US boys named Garret since records began, 34% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 3,192 babies. Since 2010, 842 more have been named Garret.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Felipe, Nathanael, Jaquan, Blaine, and Jaron.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Garret is usually pronounced GEHR-iht, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with G and ends in “-et”.
Middle names for Garret
A few middle names that flow with Garret: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Garret
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Garret mean?
Garret is an English and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “form of Gerard or Gerald, 'spear'”.
What is the origin of the name Garret?
Garret has English and Germanic roots. Garret developed as an English form of Gerard or Gerald, both Germanic names built on an element meaning spear.
Is Garret a popular name?
Not especially. Garret ranked #7,341 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Garret a boy or girl name?
Garret is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Garret?
Garret is usually pronounced GEHR-iht. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings