Fred vs Bret

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

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Fred Rank #1,686

Bret Rank #4,823

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #4823 for Bret.

Is Fred or Bret more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Fred and Bret mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin).

Are Fred and Bret boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Bret is primarily a boy name.