Garrett
GAR-ət
Popularity
#562
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
135,674
Peak Year
#5,850 in 2000
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Garrett is a name of Germanic origin, derived from *Gerhard*, meaning 'spear strength'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Garrett Hedlund
American actor.
Garrett Morgan
African-American inventor and businessman.
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