Gardner vs Bret

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gardner

Boy #4,644 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of the garden, gardener"

Origin: Old French/English

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Boy #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

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Gardner Rank #4,644

Bret Rank #4,823

Gardner is more popular, ranked #4644 vs #4823 for Bret.

Is Gardner or Bret more popular?

Gardner is more popular, ranked #4644 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Gardner and Bret mean?

Gardner means "keeper of the garden, gardener" (Old French/English origin). Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin).

Are Gardner and Bret boy or girl names?

Gardner is primarily a boy name. Bret is primarily a boy name.