Bret vs Jerrell

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 #4,948 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic via English

American African-American

15 High Risk

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Bret Rank #4,823

Jerrell Rank #4,948

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 vs #4948 for Jerrell.

Is Bret or Jerrell more popular?

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 compared to Jerrell at #4948 in the United States.

What do Bret and Jerrell mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Jerrell means "spear ruler" (Old Germanic via English origin).

Are Bret and Jerrell boy or girl names?

Bret is primarily a boy name. Jerrell is primarily a boy name.