Garner - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Garner \g(a)-

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#350 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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