Bret

Meaning of Bret

It means "a native of Brittany" or "from Britain." The name refers to people from the region of France known as Brittany.

Bret has Old French roots — browse every Old French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Bret

After ranking as high as #658 in 2000, Bret has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Bret

• Bret Michaels
  Rock musician, Poison frontman
• Bret Hart
  Professional wrestler, WWE Hall of Famer
• Bret Easton Ellis
  Acclaimed novelist, screenwriter
• Bret Baier
  News anchor, Fox News Channel
• Bret Saberhagen
  Former MLB pitcher, Cy Young winner

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Questions about the name Bret

What does the name Bret mean?

Bret means it means "a native of brittany" or "from britain." the name refers to people from the region of france known as brittany, and it comes from Old French origins.

Is Bret a boy's or a girl's name?

Bret is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Bret?

Bret did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Bret most popular?

Bret peaked at #658 in 2000.