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Garner

Pronunciation
[Gar-ner]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Keeper Of Grain. Surname.
Origin
English
An ancestor who lived near a granary, or who helped harvest grain.

Garner Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,263 baby boys have been named Garner. The name peaked in 1932 with 82 US births that year (rank #675). In 2024, ranked #5282 nationally — 4,607 places below its 1932 peak.

Top States for Garner

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Garner births are: Texas (86), Tennessee (47), Kentucky (29).

Other English-Origin Names Like Garner

If you like Garner's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →

6-Letter Names Starting with G

Names with Garner's exact length and starting letter: Gaagii, Gabbar, Gabhan, Gabino, Gabrio.

Quick Facts About Garner

5,642
English baby names in our dictionary
3,391
English male names
181
6-letter G-names in our dictionary
470
G-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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