Garrison vs Wilmer

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

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Wilmer

Boy #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute fame, desired renown"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,848
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil

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Popularity Comparison

Garrison Rank #1,799
Wilmer Rank #1,848

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 vs #1848 for Wilmer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Garrison ___

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

Wilmer ___

  • Wilmer James
  • Wilmer Lee
  • Wilmer Ray
  • Wilmer Arthur
  • Wilmer Eugene
  • Wilmer Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Garrison

Harrison Beckett Emerson Finley Sloane

If you choose Wilmer

Elmer Millie Clarence Mabel Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrison or Wilmer more popular?

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 compared to Wilmer at #1848 in the United States.

What do Garrison and Wilmer mean?

Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin). Wilmer means "resolute fame, desired renown" (Old German origin).

Are Garrison and Wilmer boy or girl names?

Garrison is primarily a boy name. Wilmer is primarily a boy name.

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