English/Germanic · Boy name
Jarrett
“brave with the spear”
About the name Jarrett
Jarrett is an English name that originated as a surname, derived from the Germanic personal name Gerhard. The name Gerhard is composed of the elements ‘ger’, meaning ‘spear’, and ‘hard’, meaning ‘brave’, ‘strong’, or ‘hardy’, giving the meaning ‘brave with the spear’. The name was introduced to England by the Normans, often appearing as Gerard or Garrett, and Jarrett developed as a variant surname. It later came into use as a given name. Keith Jarrett, the American jazz pianist, is a notable bearer of the surname.
- Meaning
- brave with the spear
- Origin
- English/Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- JAR-et(2 syl.)
Middle names for Jarrett
- Jarrett Michael
- Jarrett James
- Jarrett Alexander
- Jarrett Thomas
- Jarrett William
Questions about Jarrett
- What does Jarrett mean?
- Jarrett is an English name meaning "brave with the spear".
- How do you pronounce Jarrett?
- Jarrett is pronounced JAR-et, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Jarrett?
- Variants of Jarrett include Jaret, Jarratt, Jarret.
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