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Bret vs Dodge

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bret

Boy #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,823
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dodge

Boy #5,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of Roger, famous spear"

Origin: English medieval surname

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,027
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Bret Rank #4,823
Dodge Rank #5,027

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 vs #5027 for Dodge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bret or Dodge more popular?

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 compared to Dodge at #5027 in the United States.

What do Bret and Dodge mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Dodge means "son of Roger, famous spear" (English medieval surname origin).

Are Bret and Dodge boy or girl names?

Bret is primarily a boy name. Dodge is primarily a boy name.

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