What origin is the name Garrett?

Garrett comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Garrett a popular name?

Garrett is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Garrett?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Garrett — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Garrett

Q: Is Garrett a rare name?

Yes. Garrett does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Garrett

Garrett

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Garrett is an irish boy's name meaning "To watch; variant of gerald, meaning rules by the spear or hard or bold spear. also an english variant of the german gerard, based on medieval pronunciation".

The meaning of Garrett is "To watch; variant of gerald, meaning rules by the spear or hard or bold spear. also an english variant of the german gerard, based on medieval pronunciation" — a boy name of irish origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

To watch; variant of gerald, meaning rules by the spear or hard or bold spear. also an english variant of the german gerard, based on medieval pronunciation

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Garrett

Very rare in US records

What does Garrett mean?

Garrett is a boy name of irish origin meaning "To watch; variant of gerald, meaning rules by the spear or hard or bold spear. also an english variant of the german gerard, based on medieval pronunciation".