Garret
Pronunciation: [ g-EHR-iht ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Garret first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 12,715 babies have been named Garret in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Garret is past its peak , currently ranked #6,771 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,771
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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Garret is also used as a girl name, ranked #58236.
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About the Name Garret
Garret is a boy name .
Is Garret a boy or girl name? Garret is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,771 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #58,236. Garret is more commonly used as a boy name.
Garret is currently ranked #6,771 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Garret include Gar, Garr, Garry, Garrie, Gaie, and Garkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Garret include Garrett, Garrison . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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