UK boy's name
Garren
A masculine name with Gaelic origins, potentially meaning "garden" or "gardener".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Garren is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Garren popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3134, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2001 to 2001. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Garren is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Garren. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2002 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Garren ranked #3134 for boys in England and Wales in 2001, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 boys were registered as Garren.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Garren as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3134
2001
Births in 2001
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Garren mean?
The name Garren is believed to have originated from the Old English word "gara," which means "spear." This suggests that the name may have its roots in Anglo-Saxon culture, possibly dating back to the 5th or 6th century CE. The name was likely derived from an Old English personal name or occupational title related to spear-making or warfare.
In the early Middle Ages, the name Garren was relatively uncommon, with few recorded instances. However, it began to gain popularity in certain regions of England during the late medieval period. One notable historical reference is Garren of Brittany, a Norman knight who participated in the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 under William the Conqueror.
The earliest known record of the name Garren dates back to the 12th century, when a man named Garren de Montfort was mentioned in the records of the Montfort family, a prominent noble house in England and France. In the 13th century, a Garren de Lacy was recorded as a knight and landowner in the county of Herefordshire, England.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the name Garren. One of the earliest was Garren de Briouze (c. 1180-1230), a wealthy English nobleman and military commander during the reign of King John. Another was Sir Garren de Wilton (c. 1265-1328), a respected knight and landowner in Wiltshire, England, who fought in the Scottish Wars of Independence.
In the 15th century, Garren Neville (c. 1420-1492) was a prominent English courtier and military commander who served under King Edward IV and King Richard III. During the Tudor period, Garren Woodville (c. 1470-1522) was a member of the English gentry and a supporter of the House of York during the Wars of the Roses.
Moving into the 17th century, Garren Fairfax (1612-1671) was an English politician and military leader who played a significant role in the English Civil War. He served as a general in the Parliamentarian army and later became a member of Oliver Cromwell's Council of State.
While the name Garren has fallen out of widespread use in more recent times, it remains a part of the historical and cultural heritage of England and the Anglo-Saxon tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Garren by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Garren was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3134 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Garren
- George 121,258
- Gabriel 20,581
- Grayson 7,636
- Gregory 2,925
- Guy 2,646
- Gareth 2,092
- Gethin 1,880
- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
- Gavin 1,422
- Giovanni 1,252
- Grant 1,199
FAQ
Garren: questions and answers
How popular is the name Garren in the UK right now?
In 2001, Garren was ranked #3134 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Garren most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Garren in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Garren?
A masculine name with Gaelic origins, potentially meaning "garden" or "gardener".
How many people are called Garren in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Garren across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.