Garrick vs Kimball

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrick

Boy #6,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear ruler, spear power"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,272
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gary, Rick, Ric

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Kimball

Boy #6,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold warrior, warrior chief"

Origin: Old English/Welsh

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,245
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kim, Kimmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Garrick Rank #6,272
Kimball Rank #6,245

Kimball is more popular, ranked #6245 vs #6272 for Garrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Garrick ___

  • Garrick James
  • Garrick Thomas
  • Garrick William
  • Garrick Edward
  • Garrick Lee
  • Garrick Alan

Kimball ___

  • Kimball James
  • Kimball Lee
  • Kimball Ray
  • Kimball Scott
  • Kimball Wayne
  • Kimball Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Garrick

Fletcher Declan Cormac Rowan Sterling

If you choose Kimball

Bradley Whitney Spencer Courtney Dana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrick or Kimball more popular?

Kimball is more popular, ranked #6245 compared to Garrick at #6272 in the United States.

What do Garrick and Kimball mean?

Garrick means "spear ruler, spear power" (Old English/Germanic origin). Kimball means "bold warrior, warrior chief" (Old English/Welsh origin).

Are Garrick and Kimball boy or girl names?

Garrick is primarily a boy name. Kimball is primarily a boy name.

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