Bret vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bret

Boy #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

English American Australian French

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Bret Rank #4,823

Excel Rank #38,796

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Bret or Excel more popular?

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Bret and Excel mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Bret and Excel boy or girl names?

Bret is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.