Brett vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brett

Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

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Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Brett Rank #1,061

Dane Rank #882

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 vs #1061 for Brett.

Is Brett or Dane more popular?

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 compared to Brett at #1061 in the United States.

What do Brett and Dane mean?

Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Brett and Dane boy or girl names?

Brett is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.