Garett

Meaning of Garett

Garett means "strength of the spear" or "rules with the spear."

Garett has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Garett

After ranking as high as #772 in 2000, Garett has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Garett

• Garrett Hedlund
  Actor known for "Tron: Legacy"
• Garrett Clayton
  Actor known for "Teen Beach"
• Garrett McNamara
  Professional big wave surfer
• Garrett Reisman
  Former NASA astronaut
• Garrett Haake
  NBC News correspondent

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Questions about the name Garett

What does the name Garett mean?

Garett means garett means "strength of the spear" or "rules with the spear.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Garett a boy's or a girl's name?

Garett is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Garett?

Garett did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Garett most popular?

Garett peaked at #772 in 2000.