Dane vs Brett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dane

Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

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Dane Rank #882

Brett Rank #1,061

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

Is Dane or Brett more popular?

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

What do Dane and Brett mean?

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

Are Dane and Brett boy or girl names?

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