Garett Boy

Popularity: #932 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: GAIR-it //ˈɡɛrɪt//

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: English: spear strength; Irish: descendant of Garret

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Garett is derived from the Old French name "Garrard," which itself originates from the Germanic elements "ger," meaning "spear," and "hard," meaning "brave" or "strong." This name was introduced into England after the Norman Conquest of 1066, where it evolved into various forms, including Gerard and Garret. The transition into English saw the name take on different spellings and pronunciations, with Garett being one of the modern adaptations that emerged in later centuries.

Historically, the name has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Gerard of Csanád, a Hungarian bishop from the 11th century who is venerated in both the Catholic and Orthodox traditions. His life and works contributed to the spread of Christianity in Hungary, and he is often associated with bravery and leadership, qualities that resonate with the name's etymological roots.

Additionally, the name appears in various medieval texts and documents, reflecting its usage among the nobility and clergy during the Middle Ages. Culturally, Garett and its variants have been associated with valor and strength, qualities that have made it a favored choice in various European cultures.

The name has also been linked to the tradition of naming children after saints or revered figures, which was common in medieval Europe. The diminutive form "Garry" has also been used historically, although it is less formal than the original.

Overall, the name Garett carries a legacy of strength and nobility, rooted in its linguistic origins and historical significance.

Famous people named Garett

In this section, you will find notable people named Garett. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Garett who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Garett who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Garett Anderson is a former professional baseball player best known for his time with the Anaheim Angels, Atlanta Braves, and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Garett Dillahunt is an actor best known for his roles in Deadwood, Raising Hope, and The Mindy Project.

Garett Maggart is an actor best known for his role in the television series The Invisible Man and for his work in the film The Last House on the Left.

Fictional characters named Garett

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Garett is a fictional character from the video game series Thief. He is a master thief known for his stealth skills and cunning intelligence.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Garett, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

GavinGraysonGideonGrahamGabrielGage

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Garett. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

GarrettGarethGarrickGarrisonGalenGrahamGideonGavin

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Garett was first seen in the United States in 1952.

Garett has ranked as high as #1738 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Michigan, Florida, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Garett has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Garett is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Garett was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Garett.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 6 6
2023 12 12
2022 10 10
2021 12 12
2020 14 14
2019 18 18
2018 15 15
2017 29 29
2016 23 23
2015 27 27
2014 31 31
2013 34 34
2012 34 34
2011 40 40
2010 60 60
2009 63 63
2008 79 79
2007 90 90
2006 113 113
2005 136 136
2004 148 148
2003 129 129
2002 160 160
2001 184 184
2000 216 216
1999 178 178
1998 166 166
1997 175 175
1996 164 164
1995 149 149
1994 127 127
1993 140 140
1992 131 131
1991 144 144
1990 127 127
1989 102 102
1988 97 97
1987 102 102
1986 89 89
1985 110 110
1984 96 96
1983 84 84
1982 94 94
1981 97 97
1980 90 90
1979 84 84
1978 75 75
1977 55 55
1976 59 59
1975 56 56
1974 53 53
1973 47 47
1972 43 43
1971 44 44
1970 56 56
1969 36 36
1968 27 27
1967 42 42
1966 29 29
1965 30 30
1964 16 16
1963 14 14
1962 8 8
1961 7 7
1958 5 5
1953 5 5
1952 5 5

Top States for Garett (2019)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
PA 5
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