Clinton vs Garrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrison

Boy #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,799
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gary, Gare, Ari

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clinton Rank #1,935
Garrison Rank #1,799

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 vs #1935 for Clinton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clinton ___

  • Clinton James
  • Clinton Lee
  • Clinton Edward
  • Clinton Paul
  • Clinton Ray
  • Clinton Scott

Garrison ___

  • Garrison James
  • Garrison Cole
  • Garrison Reid
  • Garrison Lee
  • Garrison Blake
  • Garrison Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clinton

Preston Lyndon Grant Barbara Nancy

If you choose Garrison

Harrison Beckett Emerson Finley Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clinton or Garrison more popular?

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 compared to Clinton at #1935 in the United States.

What do Clinton and Garrison mean?

Clinton means "hilltop estate" (Old English origin). Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin).

Are Clinton and Garrison boy or girl names?

Clinton is primarily a boy name. Garrison is primarily a boy name.

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