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Perry vs Brett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,243
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Brett

Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,061
Total SSA Count
205
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Perry Rank #1,243
Brett Rank #1,061

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 vs #1243 for Perry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry or Brett more popular?

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Perry and Brett mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin).

Are Perry and Brett boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Brett is primarily a boy name.

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