Macon vs Bret

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macon

Boy #4,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place name: fortified settlement"

Origin: Gaulish-Latin Matisco

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Boy #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

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Macon Rank #4,671

Bret Rank #4,823

Macon is more popular, ranked #4671 vs #4823 for Bret.

Is Macon or Bret more popular?

Macon is more popular, ranked #4671 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Macon and Bret mean?

Macon means "place name: fortified settlement" (Gaulish-Latin Matisco origin). Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin).

Are Macon and Bret boy or girl names?

Macon is primarily a boy name. Bret is primarily a boy name.