NAME PROFILE
Garret
Garret is an English and Irish name meaning 'spear strength' or 'rules with a spear.' It evokes a sense of power and authority, often associated with leaders and warriors.
Key Stats
| Total births | 13,252 |
| Gender | Male (71% / 29%) |
| Peak year | 2000 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 2022 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 24%NY — 23%MI — 19%MN — 18%TX — 17%
Notable People
Garrett Hedlund (Actor, *Tron: Legacy*) · Garrett McNamara (Professional Surfer, known for big wave riding) · Garret Dillahunt (Actor, *Deadwood* and *Raising Hope*) · Garret Brown (Inventor, known for the Steadicam) · Garrett Wang (Actor, *Star Trek: Voyager*)
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