Nova vs Brett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

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Nova Rank #1,180

Brett Rank #1,061

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Nova or Brett more popular?

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Brett mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin).

Are Nova and Brett boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Brett is primarily a boy name.