What does the name Bret mean?

The name Bret means "From Brittany".

What is the origin of the name Bret?

Bret is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 21 babies were named Bret in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Bret is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 21 ↘

All-Time Total: 29,798

Peak Year: 1959

Bret is of Old English origin, derived from the word "breoton," meaning "from Brittany."

Boy names closely related to Bret

Nathanial Garret Quintin Jarod Kadin Blake Kane Trent

Girl names closely related to Bret

Myah Kora Myla Elliana Gwendolyn Elyse Makenna Ellianna

Names with similar meaning to Bret

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Births per year in the United States

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