Bret vs Mia

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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Mia

Girl #5 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mine, beloved"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
12,113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bret Rank #4,823
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 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

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bret

Todd Kyle Chad Stacy Kimberly

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bret or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Bret and Mia mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Bret and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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