Bret vs Bradford

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bret

Boy #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

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Boy #3,012 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad ford, wide river crossing"

Origin: Old English

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Bret Rank #4,823

Bradford Rank #3,012

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

Is Bret or Bradford more popular?

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

What do Bret and Bradford mean?

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

Are Bret and Bradford boy or girl names?

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