Bret vs Fayla

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

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Fayla

Girl #36,359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fairy"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,359
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fay

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Popularity Comparison

Bret Rank #4,823
Fayla Rank #36,359

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 vs #36359 for Fayla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bret ___

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

Fayla ___

  • Fayla Rose
  • Fayla Grace
  • Fayla Marie
  • Fayla Dawn
  • Fayla Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bret

Todd Kyle Chad Stacy Kimberly

If you choose Fayla

Layla Kayla Mayla Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bret or Fayla more popular?

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 compared to Fayla at #36359 in the United States.

What do Bret and Fayla mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Fayla means "fairy" (Old French origin).

Are Bret and Fayla boy or girl names?

Bret is primarily a boy name. Fayla is primarily a girl name.

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