Garron
Garron is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Spear guard or modern variant of Garrett/Gerald.
Origin and history
Garron is a masculine given name of French origin, historically derived as a variant of Gerald or Garret, meaning 'spear guard'. It has remained a rare name in the United States, given to fewer than a thousand boys since 1880. Today it offers a distinct alternative to more common names like Garrett or Gavin.
Popularity in the United States
836 babies in the United States have been named Garron since 1880. It ranks #3840 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1918.
States where it is most popular
- TX (100 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 77 |
| 1970-1980 | 102 |
| 1980-1990 | 152 |
| 1990-2000 | 170 |
| 2000-2010 | 209 |
| 2010-2019 | 96 |
| 2020-2029 | 9 |
Fun facts
- Garron originates from Old Germanic elements meaning 'spear', entering English through Old French surname and given name traditions.
- With fewer than 900 total documented male births in the U.S. since 1880, Garron is an uncommonly encountered name.