Bret vs Kathry

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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Kathry

Girl #36,255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek (katharos)

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,255
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kath, Kat

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bret Rank #4,823
Kathry Rank #36,255

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 vs #36255 for Kathry.

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

Kathry ___

  • Kathry Rose
  • Kathry Ann
  • Kathry Grace
  • Kathry Jean
  • Kathry Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Bret

Todd Kyle Chad Stacy Kimberly

If you choose Kathry

William Margaret Eleanor Thomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bret or Kathry more popular?

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 compared to Kathry at #36255 in the United States.

What do Bret and Kathry mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Kathry means "pure" (Greek (katharos) origin).

Are Bret and Kathry boy or girl names?

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

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