The baby name Rett is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /rɛt/ (RET).
The baby name Rett is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /rɛt/ (RET).
Rett is English, Germanic in Origin.
Rett is a modern, compact given name in English, most commonly a clipped form of several -rett names: Everett (from Old Germanic Everard: eber “boar” + hard “brave, hardy”), Garrett (from Gerard/Gerald: ger “spear” + hard/vald “brave, rule”), Barrett (English surname from Old French barat “strife, contest; vigor”), as well as Jarrett and Merritt. It is also used as a streamlined spelling of Rhett, a Southern U.S. surname ultimately from Dutch de Raedt, meaning “counsel, advice.”
As an independent given name, Rett has seen rare but rising use in the United States since the late 20th century, propelled by the popularity of Everett and Rhett. Meaning depends on the source name chosen - “brave as a boar,” “spear strength/rule,” or “counsel.” Related forms and variants include Rhett, Brett, and the longer names Everett, Garrett, Barrett, Jarrett, and Merritt. Typically masculine, Rett is occasionally used unisex.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #888 | 5 | 7,044 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 |
Rett is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
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