Brett
Brett: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɹɛt/
Meaning and origin of Brett
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Related to Breton, Brittany, and more distantly Briton.
How popular is Brett?
Since 1880, 3,404 girls and 159,109 boys in the U.S. have been named Brett (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #918 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #69 in 1986. In 2025, 144 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Brett
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Brett
Sister and brother names that share Brett's Surname roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Brett FAQ
What does the name Brett mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname. Related to Breton, Brittany, and more distantly Briton.
What is the origin of the name Brett?
Brett is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Brett?
Since 1880, 3,404 girls and 159,109 boys in the U.S. have been named Brett (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #918 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #69 in 1986. In 2025, 144 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Brett a boy or girl name?
Brett is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 3,404 girls and 159,109 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.