Jarrett

Meaning of Jarrett

Jarrett began life as an English surname, itself a lively off-shoot of the medieval given name Garrett—rooted in the Germanic Gerald, “spear-rule”—and it still carries that quiet warrior vibe today. In modern use, the double-t version feels friendly and approachable, a little sleeker than rugged Garrett and more down-to-earth than biblical Jared. In the United States it sprinted onto the scene in the 1970s, climbed into the Top 300 by the Y2K era, then eased back into the low-profile range where hidden gems shine; last year just 67 baby boys received the name, giving parents the rare-but-recognizable sweet spot they crave. Sports fans may picture NBA center Jarrett Allen or NFL cornerback Jarrett Bush, while music lovers might hear echoes of jazz pianist Keith Jarrett—proof that the name moves easily from stadium lights to concert halls. Short, crisp, and finished with that confident “-ett” snap, Jarrett offers a boy the image of a thoughtful kid with surprise strength—like a velvet glove hiding a steel spear.