Bret vs Rhyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bret

Boy #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

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Boy #4,810 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Old Irish 'rían' from 'rí' (king)

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Bret Rank #4,823

Rhyan Rank #4,810

Rhyan is more popular, ranked #4810 vs #4823 for Bret.

Is Bret or Rhyan more popular?

Rhyan is more popular, ranked #4810 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Bret and Rhyan mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Rhyan means "little king" (Old Irish 'rían' from 'rí' (king) origin).

Are Bret and Rhyan boy or girl names?

Bret is primarily a boy name. Rhyan is primarily a boy name.