Garrett

Garrett is a boy name of Irish origin, meaning Spear ruler; brave.

What Garrett means

Spear ruler; brave.

Garrett sits at 7 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.

Where Garrett comes from

Irish names come from the Gaelic tradition, and most of the familiar spellings are anglicisations of older forms. The original often looks nothing like the version in common use today.

Garrett is recorded as Irish in origin. Browse other Irish names.

How popular is Garrett?

Garrett is not in the current top 100 boy names we track. In practice that means a child called Garrett is unlikely to be one of three in a classroom — the name is established and recognisable, just not in heavy circulation right now.

The character of Garrett

The thread we file Garrett under is courage and battle — worth following if that association is what caught your attention in the first place.

Themes: Warrior

Names like Garrett

These share Garrett's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

• Cillian — War, strife; bright-headed.
• Liam — Strong-willed warrior and protector.
• Cathal — Battle ruler; strong.
• Donovan — Dark warrior chief.
• Naoise — A warrior of legend.
• Oscar — Deer lover; gentle champion.
• Kennedy — Helmeted chief.
• Sloane — Warrior; raider.
• Alexander — Defender of the people.
• Gavin — White hawk of battle.
• Gerald — Ruler with the spear.
• Gideon — Mighty warrior.

More Irish names

• Flynn — Son of the red-haired one.
• Grainne — Grain; grace; love.
• Fionnuala — Fair shoulder; white maiden.
• Keira — Little dark-haired one.
• Fionn — Fair, bright and white.
• Kennedy — Helmeted chief.
• Fintan — White fire.
• Kieran — Little dark one.
• Finnian — Fair and white.
• Killian — Little church; bright.