Bret vs Elric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bret

Boy #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

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Boy #4,824 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elf ruler"

Origin: Old English

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Bret Rank #4,823

Elric Rank #4,824

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 vs #4824 for Elric.

Is Bret or Elric more popular?

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 compared to Elric at #4824 in the United States.

What do Bret and Elric mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Elric means "elf ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Bret and Elric boy or girl names?

Bret is primarily a boy name. Elric is primarily a boy name.