Apollos vs Bret

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bret

Boy #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,823
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Apollos Rank #5,023
Bret Rank #4,823

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 vs #5023 for Apollos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Apollos ___

  • Apollos James
  • Apollos Elias
  • Apollos Emmanuel
  • Apollos David
  • Apollos Marcus
  • Apollos Sebastian

Bret ___

  • Bret Michael
  • Bret James
  • Bret Alan
  • Bret Lee
  • Bret Thomas
  • Bret Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apollos or Bret more popular?

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 compared to Apollos at #5023 in the United States.

What do Apollos and Bret mean?

Apollos means "of Apollo, strength" (Greek origin). Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin).

Are Apollos and Bret boy or girl names?

Apollos is primarily a boy name. Bret is primarily a boy name.

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