Bret vs Torrey

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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Torrey

Boy #4,844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the rocky peaks"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,844
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tor

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bret Rank #4,823
Torrey Rank #4,844

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 vs #4844 for Torrey.

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

Torrey ___

  • Torrey James
  • Torrey Lee
  • Torrey Michael
  • Torrey Cole
  • Torrey Wayne
  • Torrey Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bret

Todd Kyle Chad Stacy Kimberly

If you choose Torrey

Corey Rory Brennan Cassidy Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bret or Torrey more popular?

Bret is more popular, ranked #4823 compared to Torrey at #4844 in the United States.

What do Bret and Torrey mean?

Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin). Torrey means "from the rocky peaks" (Old Norse origin).

Are Bret and Torrey boy or girl names?

Bret is primarily a boy name. Torrey is primarily a boy name.

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