Garren
Garren is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Guard, watchman, or defender.
Origin and history
Garren is an English name, primarily derived as a variant of Warren or Gary, ultimately connecting to Old French or Germanic words meaning 'guard' or 'watchman'. It functions as both a given name and a surname in the United States. While rare, it maintains a steady, classic presence among American masculine names.
Popularity in the United States
1,863 babies in the United States have been named Garren since 1880. It ranks #2972 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1868.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.1 %)
- TX (29.9 %)
- NC (7.8 %)
- TN (6 %)
- OK (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 20 |
| 1960-1970 | 115 |
| 1970-1980 | 136 |
| 1980-1990 | 341 |
| 1990-2000 | 385 |
| 2000-2010 | 508 |
| 2010-2019 | 294 |
| 2020-2029 | 59 |
Nicknames
Gar, Garry
Fun facts
- Garren is closely linked to the surname Warren, which originates from the Norman French word 'warrene', referring to a game park or enclosure.