Garrett
/ˈɡær.ɪt/noun
A masculine given name and surname, originally from a medieval personal name related to Gerald.
Did you know?Garrett ultimately traces back to a Germanic name built from elements meaning “spear” and “rule,” so its deepest history carries the energy of a ruler armed for battle.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*gairaz
“spear”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*waldaną
“to rule, govern”
Old High German
OHG
Gerwald
“a personal name meaning “spear-ruler””
Old French
OF
Geraud / Gérald
“medieval forms of the name, adapted in French”
Middle English
ME
Garret / Garrett
“surname and given name derived from the medieval personal name”
Modern English
EN
Garrett
“a given name and surname”