Bostyn vs Bret

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bostyn

Boy #4,944 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the settlement near St. Botolph"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

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Bostyn Rank #4,944

Bret Rank #4,823

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 vs #4944 for Bostyn.

Is Bostyn or Bret more popular?

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 compared to Bostyn at #4944 in the United States.

What do Bostyn and Bret mean?

Bostyn means "from the settlement near St. Botolph" (Old English origin). Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin).

Are Bostyn and Bret boy or girl names?

Bostyn is primarily a boy name. Bret is primarily a boy name.