Garrett
Garrett is of Irish and English origin, derived from the names Gerard or Gerald, meaning 'spear strength' or 'brave with a spear.' It combines a rugged, heroic quality with approachable modern charm.
Current Popularity
#562 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce with no common confusion
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
- •Strong without being overly trendy or dated
- •Two T's are standard, though occasionally spelled with one
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Garrett Morgan
Inventor of the traffic signal
Garrett Hedlund
Actor
Garrett McNamara
Professional big wave surfer
Garrett Camp
Co-founder of Uber
Statistics
135,222
Total births since 1880
2000
Peak year
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