Garet
Garet is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Spear strength or brave with a spear.
Origin and history
Garet is a rare spelling variant of Garrett, which originates from the Germanic name Gerard. It combines root elements meaning spear and brave or strong. In the United States, it remains an uncommon choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,486 babies in the United States have been named Garet since 1880. It ranks #3248 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1920.
States where it is most popular
- CA (63.1 %)
- TX (22 %)
- FL (6 %)
- OH (3 %)
- PA (3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 13 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 59 |
| 1970-1980 | 125 |
| 1980-1990 | 299 |
| 1990-2000 | 468 |
| 2000-2010 | 419 |
| 2010-2019 | 96 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Fun facts
- Garet developed as a simplified spelling of Garrett, an English surname derived from Gerard.
- With fewer than 1,500 total recorded births since 1880, Garet is a relatively rare name choice in America.