Garrett

Rank 462nd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Garrett was 462nd most popular baby name for boys and 950th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 660 babies were named Garrett in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,102 babies in the United States were named Garrett. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Garrett is around 28 years old.

The name "Garrett" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Garrett is Gary.

Garrett Meaning & Origin

The name Garrett has origins in German, meaning "strong spear", and it often evokes a sense of strength and determination.

The name Garrett is described as adventurous, intellectual and charming.

Pronunciation

Garrett is pronounced gar-rett in English. The name Garrett has 7 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Garrett

  • The name Garrett is shared by several well-known public figures, including American actor Garrett Hedlund and American musician Garrett Borns.

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Geography

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