Bret vs Jarrell

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 #4,786 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear rule, lord of the spear (via Gerald)"

Origin: Germanic

African American English

15 High Risk

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Bret Rank #4,823

Jarrell Rank #4,786

Jarrell is more popular, ranked #4786 vs #4823 for Bret.

Is Bret or Jarrell more popular?

Jarrell is more popular, ranked #4786 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Bret and Jarrell mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Jarrell means "spear rule, lord of the spear (via Gerald)" (Germanic origin).

Are Bret and Jarrell boy or girl names?

Bret is primarily a boy name. Jarrell is primarily a boy name.