Fred vs Garrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

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Fred Rank #1,686

Garrison Rank #1,799

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1799 for Garrison.

Is Fred or Garrison more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Garrison at #1799 in the United States.

What do Fred and Garrison mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin).

Are Fred and Garrison boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Garrison is primarily a boy name.