Garrett

Meaning of Garrett

Garrett means "strength of the spear." It can also mean "brave with the spear."

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

Popularity of Garrett

Garrett has held fairly steady, sitting around #564 in 2025 after peaking at #74 in 2000.

Notable people named Garrett

• Garrett Hedlund
  Actor known for "Tron: Legacy"
• Garrett Clayton
  Actor, "Teen Beach Movie"
• Garrett Weber-Gale
  Olympic gold medalist swimmer
• Garrett Reisman
  Former NASA astronaut
• Garrett Hardin
  Ecologist, "Tragedy of the Commons"

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Questions about the name Garrett

What does the name Garrett mean?

Garrett means garrett means "strength of the spear." it can also mean "brave with the spear.", and it comes from German origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Garrett?

In 2025, Garrett ranked #564 for boys, down from #562 the year before.

When was Garrett most popular?

Garrett peaked at #74 in 2000.