Bret vs Shena

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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Popularity Comparison

Bret Rank #4,823
Shena Rank #36,390

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 vs #36390 for Shena.

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

Shena ___

  • Shena Marie
  • Shena Rose
  • Shena Lynn
  • Shena Grace
  • Shena Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Bret

Todd Kyle Chad Stacy Kimberly

If you choose Shena

Maura Brigid Siobhan Colleen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bret or Shena more popular?

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 compared to Shena at #36390 in the United States.

What do Bret and Shena mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Shena means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bret and Shena boy or girl names?

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

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