Boy
Garret
spear strength, brave with the spear
About Garret
Garret stands as a solid, dependable choice with enduring appeal. This name has quietly maintained its charm across generations without becoming overly common, occupying that sweet spot between familiar and distinctive. There's something inherently trustworthy about Garret, a name that suggests reliability, intelligence, and strength of character. It carries well from boyhood through manhood, equally suitable for a curious toddler, an ambitious teenager, and a successful adult. The double consonant adds visual strength to the spelling while the soft ending prevents it from feeling harsh. Garret fits comfortably in various settings—it's professional enough for boardrooms yet friendly enough for neighborhood barbecues. Parents choosing this name often appreciate its straightforward nature and the positive associations it tends to evoke. It's neither trendy nor outdated, existing in that timeless space where names remain perpetually appropriate. For those seeking a name with substance and staying power, Garret delivers quiet confidence and enduring value.
Popularity of the Name Garret
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #811 | ||
| 1883 | #949 | ||
| 1960 | #988 | ||
| 1961 | #959 | ||
| 1962 | #797 | ||
| 1963 | #756 | ||
| 1964 | #761 | ||
| 1965 | #760 | #199 | |
| 1966 | #752 | #140 | |
| 1967 | #757 | #200 | |
| 1968 | #786 | #191 | |
| 1969 | #826 | #169 | |
| 1970 | #807 | #163 | |
| 1972 | #870 | #155 | |
| 1973 | #996 | #142 | |
| 1974 | #929 | #165 | |
| 1978 | #951 | #186 | |
| 1979 | #775 | #152 | |
| 1980 | #731 | #160 | |
| 1981 | #732 | #150 | |
| 1982 | #695 | #171 | |
| 1983 | #611 | #168 | |
| 1984 | #618 | #240 | |
| 1985 | #544 | #183 | |
| 1986 | #541 | #221 | |
| 1987 | #570 | #243 | |
| 1988 | #578 | #201 | |
| 1989 | #533 | #210 | |
| 1990 | #504 | #232 | |
| 1991 | #534 | #271 | #380 |
| 1992 | #442 | #259 | #395 |
| 1993 | #452 | #315 | #415 |
| 1994 | #493 | #430 | |
| 1995 | #491 | #372 | #448 |
| 1996 | #479 | #515 | |
| 1997 | #463 | #445 | |
| 1998 | #477 | #433 | |
| 1999 | #437 | #584 | |
| 2000 | #420 | #508 | |
| 2001 | #491 | #522 | |
| 2002 | #572 | #560 | |
| 2003 | #610 | #553 | #761 |
| 2004 | #674 | #990 | |
| 2005 | #689 | #993 | |
| 2006 | #762 | ||
| 2007 | #941 | #695 | #988 |
| 1971 | #161 | ||
| 1975 | #142 | ||
| 1976 | #121 | ||
| 1977 | #168 | ||
| 2008 | #761 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Garret
Names Similar to Garret
Nicknames for Garret
- Gary
- Gar
- Ret
- Gare
Famous People Named Garret
| Garret Anderson | Former Major League Baseball player |
| Garret Dillahunt | American actor known for his roles in "Deadwood" and "No Country for Old Men" |
| Garret Hobart | 24th Vice President of the United States |
| Garret T. Sato | Hawaiian actor |
| Garret Sparks | Professional ice hockey goaltender |
| Garret Troop | Co-founder of the online publishing platform, Scoop.it |
| Garret Wang | Actor known for his role as Ensign Harry Kim on "Star Trek - Voyager" |
| Garret Wesley, 1st Earl of Mornington | Anglo-Irish composer and politician |
| Garret FitzGibbon | Irish hurler |
| Garret Graves | U.S. Congressman from Louisiana |
| Garret Mountain | American Revolutionary War figure |
| Garret Swasey | Police officer and ice skater who died in the 2015 Colorado Springs shooting |
| Garret Kramer | Author and performance coach |
| Garret Lewis | American radio host |
| Garret M. Graff | American journalist and author |
| Garret A. Fitzpatrick | American chemist |
| Garret Wesley, 1st Duke of Wellington | Irish and British politician |
| Garret FitzGerald | poet - Irish poet and writer |
| Garret M. Edman | American biologist and academic |
Characters Named Garret
| Garret Hawke | Protagonist in the video game "Dragon Age II" |
| Garret Kincaid | Character in the TV series "Wynonna Earp" |
| Garret Whalen | Character in the TV series "Supernatural" |