Bret vs Gavyn

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 #4,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk, battle hawk"

Origin: Welsh/Celtic

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Bret Rank #4,823

Gavyn Rank #4,784

Gavyn is more popular, ranked #4784 vs #4823 for Bret.

Is Bret or Gavyn more popular?

Gavyn is more popular, ranked #4784 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Bret and Gavyn mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Gavyn means "white hawk, battle hawk" (Welsh/Celtic origin).

Are Bret and Gavyn boy or girl names?

Bret is primarily a boy name. Gavyn is primarily a boy name.