Gretel
Gretel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หษกษนษ.tษl/
Meaning and origin of Gretel
- A diminutive of the female given name Margarete, from German.
How popular is Gretel?
Since 1880, 1,514 girls in the U.S. have been named Gretel. Its highest rank for girls was #2589 in 2022. In 2025, 48 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Gretel FAQ
What does the name Gretel mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Margarete, from German.
How popular is the name Gretel?
Since 1880, 1,514 girls in the U.S. have been named Gretel. Its highest rank for girls was #2589 in 2022. In 2025, 48 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Gretel a boy or girl name?
Gretel is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,514 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.