Garrette
Pronunciation: [ g-er-EHT ]
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Meaning & Origin
Garrette is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-er-EHT.
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Garrette first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 370 babies have been named Garrette in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Garrette is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,398 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,398
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Garrette
Garrette is a boy name .
Garrette is currently ranked #17,398 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Garrette include Gar, Garr, Garry, Garrie, Garre, Garrey, Garreie, Tte, Ttey, Gaie, and Garkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Garrette include Garrett, Garrison . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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