Garner

Garner is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 18 boys in the United States.

Garner at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Garner

Garner belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Garner first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #675 in 1932, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 2,263 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Garner in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#675 in 1932
Peak year
1932
Babies named Garner in 2024
18
Total since 1880
2,263

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Garner mean?

The meaning of Garner is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Garner a boy or girl name?

Garner is a boy name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Garner?

Garner comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Garner?

Garner first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #675 in 1932, and 18 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].