Garrett: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced GAR-it · 2 syllables
A medieval English and Irish form of the Germanic given names Gerard and Gerald. Of Old High German origin.
- Origin
- Germanic
- Pronunciation
- GAR-it
- US rank (2025)
- #564
- US babies a year
- about 654 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
How popular is Garrett?
Garrett was the #564 name in the US in 2025, given to 526 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 63% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #564 |
| Canada | #917 |
How old are people named Garrett?
Half of US adults named Garrett are older than 31; most are between 20 and 56. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Garrett
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Garrett have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Garrett
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Garrett
How do you pronounce Garrett?
Garrett is pronounced GAR-it.
How popular is the name Garrett?
Garrett was the #564 name in the US in 2025, given to 526 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 63% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Garrett?
Half of US adults named Garrett are older than 31. Most are between 20 and 56.