Bret vs Mikal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bret

Boy #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

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Boy #4,638 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God (folk etymology)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Bret Rank #4,823

Mikal Rank #4,638

Mikal is more popular, ranked #4638 vs #4823 for Bret.

Is Bret or Mikal more popular?

Mikal is more popular, ranked #4638 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Bret and Mikal mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Mikal means "gift of God (folk etymology)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bret and Mikal boy or girl names?

Bret is primarily a boy name. Mikal is primarily a boy name.