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Christian Name · Germanic/English Origin
Garrett Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Garrett
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Garrett means "Spear strength; Brave spear", a boy's name of Germanic/English origin. The name Garrett does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Garrett is the brave spear — saved by the LORD, shielded by help, the sword of excellency that makes wars cease.
Is Garrett in the Bible?
No — the name Garrett does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Spear strength; Brave spear", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Garrett.
Pronunciation:/GAIR-et/
OriginGermanic/English
MeaningSpear strength; Brave spear
What does Garrett mean?
Garrett is a boy name of Germanic/English origin meaning "Spear strength; Brave spear". Garrett wields the brave spear — and God is the spear and shield of His people.
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What does Garrett mean in the Bible?
Garrett means "Spear strength; Brave spear" and is a name of Germanic/English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Garrett wields the brave spear — and God is the spear and shield of His people. 'Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency!' Garrett fights with divinely granted strength.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Garrett?
Garrett is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Spear strength; Brave spear" — not because Scripture names anyone Garrett.
"He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder."
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Which books of the Bible mention Garrett?
Garrett is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Garrett?
Garrett is the brave spear — saved by the LORD, shielded by help, the sword of excellency that makes wars cease.
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Garrett name meaning: frequently asked questions
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Garrett?
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