Garris
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Garris
The given name 'Garris' is a variant of 'Gareth' or 'Garrett', ultimately derived from the Old Germanic elements *gar* ("spear") and *wald* ("rule"), thus meaning "spear ruler" or "strong with a spear." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, often as a surname-turned-first-name, with no specific religious association, and notable historical context includes its use as a medieval Welsh name (Gareth) in Arthurian legend.
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Etymology
The given name 'Garris' is a variant of 'Gareth' or 'Garrett', ultimately derived from the Old Germanic elements *gar* ("spear") and *wald* ("rule"), thus meaning "spear ruler" or "strong with a spear." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, often as a surname-turned-first-name, with no specific religious association, and notable historical context includes its use as a medieval Welsh name (Gareth) in Arthurian legend.
Garris currently ranks #12,909 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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