Bret vs Manning

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 #4,745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mann's people, son of the man"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Bret Rank #4,823

Manning Rank #4,745

Manning is more popular, ranked #4745 vs #4823 for Bret.

Is Bret or Manning more popular?

Manning is more popular, ranked #4745 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Bret and Manning mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Manning means "Mann's people, son of the man" (Old English origin).

Are Bret and Manning boy or girl names?

Bret is primarily a boy name. Manning is primarily a boy name.