Bret

Pronunciation: [ br-EHT ]

Boy Name #4,823 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4823, Bret is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Bret is a boy name, recorded for 21 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced br-EHT.

Parents who love the name Bret often also consider Bridget, Bruce, Bryant .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #4,823
Total SSA Count: 21

Alternative Spellings

Brendan #1013 Brennan #1058 Brett #1061 Brewer #1110 Brecken #1130 Brent #1658 Brentley #1774 Brenton #1959

Also a Girl Name

Bret is also used as a girl name, ranked #36387.

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Bridget Bruce Bryant Bruno Brad Bradford Bradley Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bret

Is Bret a boy or girl name?

Bret is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4823. As a girl name, it is ranked #36387. Bret is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Bret?

Bret is pronounced br-EHT.

How popular is the name Bret?

Bret is currently ranked #4823 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Bret a common or rare name?

Bret is an uncommon name, ranked #4823 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Bret

Bret is a boy name .

Is Bret a boy or girl name? Bret is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,823 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #36,387. Bret is more commonly used as a boy name.

Bret is currently ranked #4,823 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Bret include Brendan, Brennan, Brett, Brewer, Brecken . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.