Bret vs Indie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Indie

Girl #651 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"independent spirit"

Origin: English (modern)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#651
Total SSA Count
450
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Indy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bret Rank #4,823
Indie Rank #651

Indie is more popular, ranked #651 vs #4823 for Bret.

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

Indie ___

  • Indie Rose
  • Indie Blue
  • Indie Jade
  • Indie June
  • Indie Pearl
  • Indie Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bret

Todd Kyle Chad Stacy Kimberly

If you choose Indie

Wilder Ziggy Birdie Wren Fox

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bret or Indie more popular?

Indie is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Bret and Indie mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Indie means "independent spirit" (English (modern) origin).

Are Bret and Indie boy or girl names?

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

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