Gary vs Brett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Brett Rank #1,061

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Brett more popular?

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Brett mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin).

Are Gary and Brett boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Brett is primarily a boy name.