Garrett Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Garrett Name at a Glance

Name	Garrett
Meaning	Variant of Gerald, meaning 'rules by the spear' or 'hard or bold spear.' Also an English variant of the German Gerard, based on medieval pronunciation.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Garrett Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Garrett means “Variant of Gerald, meaning 'rules by the spear' or 'hard or bold spear.' Also an English variant of the German Gerard, based on medieval pronunciation”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Garrett Name Origin

Our database records Garrett under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Garrett a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Garrett is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Garrett

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