Garner - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Garner \g(a)-rner, gar-ner\ is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "to gather grain". Possibly a place name or occupational name originally, denoting an ancestor who lived near a granary, or who helped harvest grain. Actor James Garner.

Garner has 2 variant forms: Garnar and Garnier.

Garner is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Garner. Click here to compare Garner with related baby names.