The baby name Bret is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /brɛt/ (BRET).
Bret is English in Origin.
The baby name Bret is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /brɛt/ (BRET).
Bret is English in Origin.
Bret is an English masculine given name from the Middle English and Old French ethnonym Bret/Brette, ultimately from Latin Britto, meaning “a Briton” or “a Breton,” someone from Britain or the French region of Brittany. As a surname‑turned‑given name, Bret keeps the one‑syllable form, while the double‑t Brett is the more common modern spelling.
The name appears in English records as both surname and forename from the Middle Ages, gaining steady use as a first name in the 19th–20th centuries and peaking in the United States in the 1970s–1980s before receding. Variants and related forms include Brett (dominant), Brette (feminine), Breton, and Britton; diminutives are rare. Notable bearers such as novelist Bret Easton Ellis and wrestler Bret Hart kept this spelling visible. Its meaning evokes Celtic heritage and a trans‑Channel connection to Brittany.
| Bret Hart Bret Hart is best known as a professional wrestler from Canada, often called 'The Hitman' in the ring. He gained fame in the World Wrestling Federation, where he became a five-time WWF Champion. Outside wrestling, he has appeared in TV shows like 'The Simpsons' and 'Lonesome Dove'. | Bret Michaels Bret Michaels is best known as the lead singer of the rock band Poison, which gained fame in the 1980s with hits like 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn' and 'Talk Dirty to Me'. He also found success on television, starring in the reality show 'Rock of Love with Bret Michaels'. | Bretislaus II Bretislaus II was a Duke of Bohemia, ruling from 1092 to 1100. He is most famous for his efforts to strengthen the central authority of the duchy and his conflicts with the Holy Roman Empire. His reign was marked by attempts to consolidate power and maintain the independence of Bohemia. |
| Bret Iwan Bret Iwan is best known as the voice of Mickey Mouse, a role he took over in 2009. He has brought the beloved Disney character to life in various TV shows, theme park attractions, and video games. | Bret McKenzie Bret McKenzie is a New Zealand actor and musician best known for being one half of the comedy duo Flight of the Conchords. He starred in the TV series of the same name and won an Academy Award for the song 'Man or Muppet' from The Muppets movie. | Bret Harrison Bret Harrison is an American actor best known for his role as Sam Oliver in the television series 'Reaper'. He also appeared in 'The Loop' and 'Grounded for Life'. Born in 1982, he has made a mark in the comedy genre on TV. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | 0 | #39 | 1 | 2,238 | |
| GE | 0 | #44 | 1 | 997 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #125 | 1 | 2,087 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #138 | 5 | 1,888 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #152 | 3 | 4,685 |
| CR | 0 | #163 | 3 | 5,526 | |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #272 | 2 | 6,912 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #300 | 6 | 6,530 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #301 | 3 | 7,909 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2014 | #327 | 5 | 2,348 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #339 | 2 | 6,459 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #367 | 3 | 8,477 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #406 | 3 | 11,440 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #467 | 21 | 10,188 |
| ZA | 0 | #470 | 5 | 14,421 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #560 | 6 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #697 | 4 | 13,390 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #733 | 7 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #872 | 21 | 7,044 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| United States | Girls | 2011 | #919 | 6 | 9,736 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #919 | 8 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #931 | 21 | 5,873 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #973 | 10 | 16,355 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #974 | 8 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #997 | 5 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 4 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,146 | 33 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,178 | 5 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,249 | 6 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,460 | 12 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,598 | 17 | 28,008 |
Bret is popular in 54 countries — most recent births per country:
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