Pomegranate seed or maker of hinges
Garnett is an English surname with two distinct origins. It either derives from the Old French 'grenat', referring to the pomegranate-colored gemstone, or from the Middle English 'gerner', meaning a maker of hinges or door bolts. As a first name, it carries a sense of turn-of-the-century dignity.
Less common today
Garnett isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,775 in 1991.
Influential Jamaican reggae singer
American soul singer known for 'Cry Baby'
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
