Brett

Meaning of Brett

The name Brett means 'a Briton' or 'from Brittany.' It refers to someone from the historical region of Brittany in France.

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

Popularity of Brett

After ranking as high as #163 in 2000, Brett has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Brett

• Brett Favre
  Legendary NFL quarterback
• Brett Kavanaugh
  U.S. Supreme Court Justice
• Brett Gelman
  Actor, comedian, writer
• Brett Eldredge
  Popular country music singer
• Bret Easton Ellis
  Acclaimed novelist, screenwriter

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Questions about the name Brett

What does the name Brett mean?

Brett means the name brett means 'a briton' or 'from brittany.' it refers to someone from the historical region of brittany in france, and it comes from Old French origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Brett?

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

When was Brett most popular?

Brett peaked at #163 in 2000.