Boy · #4,724 in 2026

Garr

Garr is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Allen Garr, journalist, author, and journalism instructor based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Artie Garr, a pseudonym used by American singer Art Garfunkel Dixie Garr, African-American computer engineer Ralph Garr, former Major League Baseball player Teri Garr (1944–2024), American actress Garr King (1936–2019), judge of the U.S.

Current Rank
#4,724
Peak Rank
#3,552 (1957)
Total Babies
32
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1915
First Year
1970
Last Year
1957
Peak Year
#3552
Peak Rank
32
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Garr

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Garr is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Allen Garr, journalist, author, and journalism instructor based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Artie Garr, a pseudonym used by American singer Art Garfunkel Dixie Garr, African-American computer engineer Ralph Garr, former Major League Baseball player Teri Garr (1944–2024), American actress Garr King (1936–2019), judge of the U.S.

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The Story of Garr

Garr first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1957, when 6 Garrs were born — ranking #3,552 that year. As of 2026, Garr ranks #4,724 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 32 Garrs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Garr

Phonetically similar names — useful when Garr is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Garre
  • Gear
  • Gore
  • Gar
  • Goer
  • Gor
  • Gayer
  • Gere
  • Gare
  • Geer
  • Gower
  • Guerre

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Garr

What does the name Garr mean?
Garr is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Allen Garr, journalist, author, and journalism instructor based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Artie Garr, a pseudonym used by American singer Art Garfunkel Dixie Garr, African-American computer engineer Ralph Garr, former Major League Baseball player Teri Garr (1944–2024), American actress Garr King (1936–2019), judge of the U.S.
How popular is Garr in 2026?
In 2026, Garr ranks #4,724 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Garr most popular?
Garr reached its peak popularity in 1957, ranking #3,552 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Garr a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Garr is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Garr?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Garr include Glenward, Emzie, Lancy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Garr

Garr is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 32 births in the dataset. Garr's peak popularity came in 1957 when it ranked #3,552. Use the chart and map above to compare Garr's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.