Bret vs Kaidence

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bret Rank #4,823
Kaidence Rank #4,353

Kaidence is more popular, ranked #4353 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

Kaidence ___

  • Kaidence Grace
  • Kaidence Rose
  • Kaidence Lee
  • Kaidence Marie
  • Kaidence Jane
  • Kaidence Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bret

Todd Kyle Chad Stacy Kimberly

If you choose Kaidence

Rylee Brinley Jaxon Zayden Paisley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bret or Kaidence more popular?

Kaidence is more popular, ranked #4353 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Bret and Kaidence mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Kaidence means "rhythm, musical flow, falling" (Latin origin).

Are Bret and Kaidence boy or girl names?

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

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