Bret vs Cleo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bret

Boy #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

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Boy #4,718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"short form of Cleopatra"

Origin: Greek

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Bret Rank #4,823

Cleo Rank #4,718

Cleo is more popular, ranked #4718 vs #4823 for Bret.

Is Bret or Cleo more popular?

Cleo is more popular, ranked #4718 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Bret and Cleo mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Cleo means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin).

Are Bret and Cleo boy or girl names?

Bret is primarily a boy name. Cleo is primarily a boy name.