Garret

Meaning of Garret

Garret means "strength of the spear" or "rules by the spear." It is derived from Germanic roots and also a variation of the Irish name Garrett.

Garret has German, Irish roots — browse every German, Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Garret

After ranking as high as #420 in 2000, Garret has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Garret

• Garrett Hedlund
  Actor, known for "Tron: Legacy"
• Garrett Morris
  Comedian, "Saturday Night Live"
• Garrett Richards
  Professional baseball player
• Garrett Haake
  NBC News correspondent
• Garrett Clayton
  Actor, Teen Beach Movie

Questions about the name Garret

What does the name Garret mean?

Garret means garret means "strength of the spear" or "rules by the spear." it is derived from germanic roots and also a variation of the irish name garrett, and it comes from German, Irish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Garret?

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

When was Garret most popular?

Garret peaked at #420 in 2000.