Helix vs Bret

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helix

Boy #4,808 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spiral, coil"

Origin: Greek 'helix'

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Boy #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

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Helix Rank #4,808

Bret Rank #4,823

Helix is more popular, ranked #4808 vs #4823 for Bret.

Is Helix or Bret more popular?

Helix is more popular, ranked #4808 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Helix and Bret mean?

Helix means "spiral, coil" (Greek 'helix' origin). Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin).

Are Helix and Bret boy or girl names?

Helix is primarily a boy name. Bret is primarily a boy name.