Arlington vs Bret

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlington

Boy #4,649 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Eorla's settlement (personal name etymology)"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

English American Australian French

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Arlington Rank #4,649

Bret Rank #4,823

Arlington is more popular, ranked #4649 vs #4823 for Bret.

Is Arlington or Bret more popular?

Arlington is more popular, ranked #4649 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Arlington and Bret mean?

Arlington means "Eorla's settlement (personal name etymology)" (Old English origin). Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin).

Are Arlington and Bret boy or girl names?

Arlington is primarily a boy name. Bret is primarily a boy name.