Spear-ruler or oak grove
Derived from Germanic elements meaning 'spear' and 'mighty ruler,' it is also associated with an English surname meaning 'oak grove.' It gained prominence in the 18th century due to the fame of actor David Garrick.
Less common today
Garrick isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #640 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential 18th-century English actor and playwright
Longtime NBC News television journalist
Classical pianist and Chopin Competition winner
Renowned wandmaker in the wizarding world · Harry Potter series
