Boy Name · Surname Origin
Garfield
Garfield means “Field”. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Garfield? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Field", rooted in Surname naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Garald.
Garfield meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Field
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Garfield to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Garfield as G·A·R·F·I·E·L·D, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Garfield is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Garfield variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Garfielda, Garfielde, Garfieldy, Garfiel.
- Nicknames: Garf and G.
- Middle names: Pair Garfield with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Garfield middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Garald, Garold, Garvin, Garvis, Gerold — full picks on the sibling names for Garfield guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Garfield? Browse our names like Garfield guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Garfield
What does the name Garfield mean?
Garfield means "Field" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Garfield is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Garfield?
Garfield originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Garfield?
Garfield has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Garfield a boy's or girl's name?
Garfield is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Garfield in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Garfield sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Garfield?
Names that share Garfield's sound and style include Garald, Garold, Garvin, Garvis, Gerold.
What middle names pair well with Garfield?
Good middle-name fits for Garfield pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Garfield is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Garfield is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Garfield?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Garfield share its rhythm without rhyming — Garald, Garold, Garvin all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.