Garrison

Meaning of Garrison

Son of Gary; Fortress

Garrison has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Garrison

After ranking as high as #662 in 2002, Garrison has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Garrison

• Garrison Keillor
  Writer and radio personality
• Garrison Hearst
  Former NFL running back
• Garrison Mathews
  Professional basketball player
• Garrison Starr
  Singer-songwriter
• Garrison Rochelle
  Choreographer and dancer

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Questions about the name Garrison

What does the name Garrison mean?

Garrison means son of gary; fortress, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Garrison?

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

When was Garrison most popular?

Garrison peaked at #662 in 2002.