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BoyGermanic

Garrett

GAR-ət

Popularity

#562

falling

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'.

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Numerology

8

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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Personality Traits

StrongIndependentIntelligentCreative

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