Garner

Garner meaning and name origin

Garner \g(a)-rner, gar-ner\ as a boy's name is of Middle English origin, and the meaning of Garner 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.

Popularity of Garner

Garner is not a popular first name for men but a very popular surname or last name for all people (#350 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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