Garrett
Meaning of Garrett
Garrett is a strong, classic male name with roots in English. It is pronounced as GAIR-it (/ˈgɑrɪt/) and has variations including Gareth and Garett. Over the years, Garrett has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States. Its peak was around the year 2000, when it ranked 74th most popular name for newborns with over 5,000 babies named Garrett that year. Even though its popularity has somewhat decreased since then, it still maintains a steady presence among popular baby names each year. The name's solid history and adaptable nature make it an attractive choice for parents seeking a traditional but not overly common name for their son.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as GAIR-it (/ˈgɑrɪt/)
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Notable People Named Garrett
| Garrett Augustus Morgan Sr. was an American inventor, businessman, and community leader known for inventing the three-way traffic light and a protective 'smoke hood', as well as developing a chemical hair-processing solution and founding the "G. A. Morgan Hair Refining Company." |
| Garrett James Hardin was an American ecologist and microbiologist known for his work on human overpopulation and the tragedy of the commons, but has also been associated with controversial views on immigration and eugenics. |
| Garrett Bradley is an American filmmaker known for blending cinematic genres to explore the sociopolitical significance of everyday moments in her subjects' lives. |
| Garrett Erin Reisman is an American engineer, former NASA astronaut, and current consultant at SpaceX. |
| Garrett McNamara - Garrett "GMAC" McNamara is an American professional big wave surfer, famous for setting the world record for the largest wave ever surfed and for his remarkable achievements at Jaws and with calving glaciers. |
| Garrett Camp is a Canadian billionaire entrepreneur known for co-founding Uber and founding StumbleUpon, now serving as chairman of Mix, living in Los Angeles. |
| Garrett Alan Whitley is a professional baseball outfielder and former Tampa Bay Rays draft pick. |
| Garrett Bernard Atkins is a former Major League Baseball third baseman who played for the Colorado Rockies and Baltimore Orioles between 2003 and 2010. |
| Garrett Reese Hampson is a professional baseball player who currently plays for the Kansas City Royals and previously played for the Colorado Rockies and the Miami Marlins. |
| Garrett Bradbury is an American football center for the Minnesota Vikings, having been selected by the team in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft after playing college football at NC State. |
