Brett vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brett

Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,061
Total SSA Count
205
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Brett Rank #1,061
Percy Rank #1,256

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 vs #1256 for Percy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brett or Percy more popular?

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Brett and Percy mean?

Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Brett and Percy boy or girl names?

Brett is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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