Bradford vs Bret

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradford

Boy #3,012 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad ford, wide river crossing"

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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Bradford Rank #3,012

Bret Rank #4,823

Bradford is more popular, ranked #3012 vs #4823 for Bret.

Is Bradford or Bret more popular?

Bradford is more popular, ranked #3012 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Bradford and Bret mean?

Bradford means "broad ford, wide river crossing" (Old English origin). Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin).

Are Bradford and Bret boy or girl names?

Bradford is primarily a boy name. Bret is primarily a boy name.