Bret vs Bill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bret

Boy #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

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Boy #4,669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

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Bret Rank #4,823

Bill Rank #4,669

Bill is more popular, ranked #4669 vs #4823 for Bret.

Is Bret or Bill more popular?

Bill is more popular, ranked #4669 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Bret and Bill mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Bill means "resolute protector" (Old High German Willahelm origin).

Are Bret and Bill boy or girl names?

Bret is primarily a boy name. Bill is primarily a boy name.