Bobby vs Brett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

English American Australian

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Brett Rank #1,061

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Brett more popular?

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Brett mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin).

Are Bobby and Brett boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Brett is primarily a boy name.