Bret vs Janson

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 #4,740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan"

Origin: Scandinavian/Dutch

Scandinavian Dutch American

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Bret Rank #4,823

Janson Rank #4,740

Janson is more popular, ranked #4740 vs #4823 for Bret.

Is Bret or Janson more popular?

Janson is more popular, ranked #4740 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Bret and Janson mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Janson means "son of Jan" (Scandinavian/Dutch origin).

Are Bret and Janson boy or girl names?

Bret is primarily a boy name. Janson is primarily a boy name.