Bret vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bret

Boy #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

English American Australian French

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Bret Rank #4,823

Adolf Rank #26,599

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Bret or Adolf more popular?

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Bret and Adolf mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Bret and Adolf boy or girl names?

Bret is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.