Bret vs Gabe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bret

Boy #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

English American Australian French

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,653 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

12 High Risk

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Bret Rank #4,823

Gabe Rank #4,653

Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 vs #4823 for Bret.

Is Bret or Gabe more popular?

Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Bret and Gabe mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Gabe means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bret and Gabe boy or girl names?

Bret is primarily a boy name. Gabe is primarily a boy name.