Bret
Bret: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Bret
- A male given name transferred from the surname, variant of Brett, ultimately meaning "a Breton".
How popular is Bret?
Since 1880, 232 girls and 29,819 boys in the U.S. have been named Bret (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5044 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #170 in 1959. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Bret
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Sibling name ideas for Bret
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Bret FAQ
What does the name Bret mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, variant of Brett, ultimately meaning "a Breton".
What is the origin of the name Bret?
Bret is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Bret?
Since 1880, 232 girls and 29,819 boys in the U.S. have been named Bret (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5044 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #170 in 1959. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Bret a boy or girl name?
Bret is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 232 girls and 29,819 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.