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Gardner

Pronunciation: [ g-AHRDN-er ]

Boy Name #4,644 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4644, Gardner is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Gardner is a boy name, recorded for 22 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-AHRDN-er.

Parents who love the name Gardner often also consider Garfield, Gabriel, Garrett .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#4,644
Total SSA Count
22

Nicknames

Gar Gay Garie Gardie

Also a Girl Name

Gardner is also used as a girl name, ranked #43462.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gardner

Is Gardner a boy or girl name?
Gardner is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4644. As a girl name, it is ranked #43462. Gardner is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Gardner?
Gardner is pronounced g-AHRDN-er.
How popular is the name Gardner?
Gardner is currently ranked #4644 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Gardner?
Common nicknames for Gardner include Gar, Gay, Garie, and Gardie.
Is Gardner a common or rare name?
Gardner is an uncommon name, ranked #4644 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gardner

Gardner is a boy name .

Is Gardner a boy or girl name? Gardner is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,644 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #43,462. Gardner is more commonly used as a boy name.

Gardner is currently ranked #4,644 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Gardner include Gar, Gay, Garie, and Gardie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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