Garner

Pronunciation: [ g-AHRN-er ]

Boy Name #5,374 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Garner is a boy name, recorded for 18 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-AHRN-er.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #5,374
Total SSA Count: 18

Nicknames

Gar Gay Garie Garnie

Also a Girl Name

Garner is also used as a girl name, ranked #54231.

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Similar Names

Garfield Gabriel Garrett Gabe Garland Garry Gary Gardner

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Frequently Asked Questions About Garner

Is Garner a boy or girl name?

Garner is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5374. As a girl name, it is ranked #54231. Garner is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Garner?

Garner is pronounced g-AHRN-er.

How popular is the name Garner?

Garner is currently ranked #5374 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Garner?

Common nicknames for Garner include Gar, Gay, Garie, and Garnie.

Is Garner a common or rare name?

Garner is an uncommon name, ranked #5374 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Garner

Garner is a boy name .

Is Garner a boy or girl name? Garner is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,374 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #54,231. Garner is more commonly used as a boy name.

Garner is currently ranked #5,374 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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