Jarrett (given name)

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Jarrett
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Word/nameOld English
Other names
Related namesJared, Garrett, Jarret

The given name Jarrett is a variant of the name Gerard, and has an English origin meaning Spear Brave. [1]

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Notable people with the given names "Jarrett" or "Jarret" include

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References

  1. "Jarrett: Name Meaning, Popularity, and Info". babynames.com. Retrieved August 29, 2022.