Garrett vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrett

Boy #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Garrett Rank #563

Jerry Rank #868

Garrett is more popular, ranked #563 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Garrett or Jerry more popular?

Garrett is more popular, ranked #563 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Garrett and Jerry mean?

Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Garrett and Jerry boy or girl names?

Garrett is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.