Garrett name meaning
132k
in the U.S.
since 1880
111k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Garrett mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Connecticut, U.S., the name Garrett is of Irish origin and means "Ruler with a spear".
- According to a user from Nebraska, U.S., the name Garrett is of Scandinavian origin and means "Mighty with a sword. Mighty with a spear".
- A submission from Michigan, U.S. says the name Garrett means "Rules by the spear" and is of English origin.
- A submission from Indiana, U.S. says the name Garrett means "Brave Spearman" and is of Irish origin.
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Garrett means "Great Spear Thrower" and is of Irish origin.
- A user from Bulgaria says the name Garrett is of Gaelic origin and means "Spearman".
- According to a user from Pennsylvania, U.S., the name Garrett means "Brave Warrior".
- A user from New Mexico, U.S. says the name Garrett is of Nigerian origin and means "Nice and among us".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Garrett means "Knight".
A medieval English form of the Germanic given names Gerard and Gerald.
- A patronymic surname.
- A male given name from the Germanic languages, transferred from the surname, or in Ireland directly from Gerard.
Notable Persons Named Garrett
Notable Persons Named Garrett
Garrett Camp is a founder at expa, founder & chairman at, investor/advisor, uber (company), stumbleupon, entrepreneurship, uber, and entrepreneur. Garrett was given the name Garrett M. Camp on October 4th, 1978 in Calgary.
Garrett Hedlund is an actor, model (people), singing, model, and singer. His ongoing career started in 2004. Garrett was given the name Garrett John Hedlund on September 3rd, 1984 in Roseau, Minnesota, U.S.
Garrett Clayton is an actor, singer, dancer, singing, and dance. He was most prominent from 2008 to present. Garrett was born on March 19th, 1991 in Dearborn, Michigan.
Garrett Morgan was an inventor and entrepreneur. Garrett was born on March 4th, 1877 in (Claysville Community), Kentucky. Garrett is also known as Big Chief Mason. He breathed his last breath on July 27th, 1963.
Garrett Morris is an actor and comedian. His ongoing career started in 1963. Garrett was given the name Garrett Isaac Morris on February 1st, 1937 in New Orleans.
He was most prominent from 1994 to present. Garrett was given the name Garrett Richard Wang on December 15th, 1968 in Riverside, California, U.S. Garrett is also known as Wang Yi-chung (王以瞻).
Notable Persons With the Last Name Garrett
Notable Persons With the Last Name Garrett
Brad Garrett is an observational comedy, black comedy, improvisational theatre, insult comedy, and satire comedian. Brad was given the name Brad H. Gerstenfeld on April 14th, 1960 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Myles Garrett is a football player. Myles was born on December 29th, 1995 in Arlington, Texas.
Leif Garrett is a pop rock, disco, power pop, alternative rock, and hard rock actor, singing, and celebrity. He plays Guitar and Vocals. He was most prominent from 1966 to present. Leif was given the name Leif Per Nervik on November 8th, 1961.
Trent Garrett is an actor. He was most prominent from 2009 to 2009. Trent was born Trent Garrett on March 2nd, 1984 in Hampton, Virginia.
Jason Garrett is an american football player. Jason was born on March 28th, 1966 in Abington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
David Garrett is a classical music and crossover music musician. His ongoing career started in 1988. David was given the name David Christian Bongartz on September 4th, 1980 in Aachen, Germany. David is also known as Bongartz and David (birth name).
- Pat Garrett
- Peter GarrettMember of the Australian Parliament for Kingsford Smith
- Beau GarrettActress
- Santana Garrett
- Major GarrettCorrespondent with the National Journal; Reporter
- Maude Garrett
- Betty GarrettActress
- Elizabeth Garrett AndersonMedician
- Millicent FawcettUnion Leader
- Scott GarrettOffice Holder
- Dee Dee BridgewaterSinging
- Kenny GarrettMusician
- Morgan GarrettVoice Actress
- Mike GarrettFootball Player
Ethnicity Distribution
Ethnicity | Garrett | U.S. | |
---|---|---|---|
█ | White | 69.96% | 64.26% |
█ | African American | 24.45% | 11.96% |
█ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 4.85% |
█ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.60% | 0.69% |
█ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.34% | 1.76% |
█ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.20% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Garrett
People with the last name Garrett are most frequently White or African American
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