Garett
Boy name · Celtic · English · German · Irish
Meaningspear strength · English form of Garrett
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #770 in 2000
6 babies were named Garett in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,715 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1952–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Garett you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Garett, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Garett would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGarett first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2000, when it ranked #770. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowGarett was 31× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 9,091 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendGarett has slipped 4,715 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningGarett is an English form of Garrett, which means “spear strength”. Our records link it to Celtic, English and German roots.
About the name Garett
Garett is a boy name of Celtic, English and German origin meaning “spear strength”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ett”. US birth records list Garett for boys from 1952 to 2025, in 67 of those 74 years. Its best year was 2000, when it ranked #770 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesEnglish namesGerman namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.9 | 1,066,667 boys |
| 1960s | 11 | 87,566 boys |
| 1970s | 35 | 28,827 boys |
| 1980s | 52 | 19,209 boys |
| 1990s | 77 | 12,937 boys |
| 2000s | 66 | 15,060 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 60,753 boys |
| 2020s | 5.2 | 192,308 boys |
Other spellings of Garett
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Garett
What does the name Garett mean?
Garett means “spear strength” in English, as a form of Garrett.
What is the origin of the name Garett?
Garett has Celtic, English, German, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Garett a boy or girl name?
Garett is a boy name.
How popular is the name Garett?
Garett ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2000 (#770).