Bret vs Jess

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 #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Welsh

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Bret Rank #4,823

Jess Rank #4,646

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 vs #4823 for Bret.

Is Bret or Jess more popular?

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Bret and Jess mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bret and Jess boy or girl names?

Bret is primarily a boy name. Jess is primarily a boy name.