Bret vs Zae

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 #4,781 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"modern coined name with Z energy"

Origin: African American English

African American English

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Bret Rank #4,823

Zae Rank #4,781

Zae is more popular, ranked #4781 vs #4823 for Bret.

Is Bret or Zae more popular?

Zae is more popular, ranked #4781 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Bret and Zae mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Zae means "modern coined name with Z energy" (African American English origin).

Are Bret and Zae boy or girl names?

Bret is primarily a boy name. Zae is primarily a boy name.