Garrett vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrett

Boy #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#563
Total SSA Count
527
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gary, Gar

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Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Killy, Kill, Ian

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Popularity Comparison

Garrett Rank #563
Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #563 for Garrett.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Garrett ___

  • Garrett James
  • Garrett Lee
  • Garrett Thomas
  • Garrett Allen
  • Garrett Wade
  • Garrett Cole

Killian ___

  • Killian James
  • Killian Patrick
  • Killian Thomas
  • Killian Finn
  • Killian Rory
  • Killian Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Garrett

Riley Connor Paige Trevor Haley

If you choose Killian

Cormac Riordan Aoife Declan Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrett or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Garrett at #563 in the United States.

What do Garrett and Killian mean?

Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Garrett and Killian boy or girl names?

Garrett is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.

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