Gender: Male
Origin: French
Meaning: Derived from French
Pronunciation: Bret, brɛt, B R EH T
Popularity Rank: #16,563
Derived from the Old French word 'bret' meaning 'Briton', referring to someone from Brittany. It can also be a diminutive of names like Breton or Brett.
The name Bret is of French origin and means Derived from French, meaning 'Briton' or related to Brittany., Native of Brittany. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Bret is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 60 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Bret
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): brɛt
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B R EH T
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name Bret is recorded 2,636 times globally, ranking it as the 16,563th most common name worldwide.
Bret is most prevalent in United States of America, with 2,051 occurrences, making it the 1,770th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Bret is found among 1 in every 882 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,770 | 1 : 882 |
| United Kingdom | #4,469 | 1 : 3,583 |
| Canada | #4,800 | 1 : 4,682 |
| France | #16,594 | 1 : 25,568 |
| South Africa | #22,455 | 1 : 60,125 |
| Costa Rica | #4,220 | 1 : 5,862 |
| Netherlands | #12,197 | 1 : 15,808 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Bret from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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