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Bret vs Macon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bret

Boy #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,823
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Macon

Boy #4,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place name: fortified settlement"

Origin: Gaulish-Latin Matisco

Cultural Roots

American French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,671
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Bret Rank #4,823
Macon Rank #4,671

Macon is more popular, ranked #4671 vs #4823 for Bret.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bret or Macon more popular?

Macon is more popular, ranked #4671 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Bret and Macon mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Macon means "place name: fortified settlement" (Gaulish-Latin Matisco origin).

Are Bret and Macon boy or girl names?

Bret is primarily a boy name. Macon is primarily a boy name.

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