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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A Breton, i.e. someone from Brittany
- Origin
- English (surname, ethnonym for a Breton)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- BRET
Brett is an English name that began as a surname, used for a Breton, someone from Brittany. It's a common mix-up to read it as "from Britain," but Brittany is a region of northwestern France, not the island of Britain. It's pronounced BRET.
Meaning & Origin of Brett
Meaning: A Breton, i.e. someone from Brittany.
Origin: English (surname, ethnonym for a Breton).
A common claim: Brett means "from Brittany/Britain" Actually: Refers specifically to Brittany, a region of northwestern France — not the island of Britain, which is a distinct place often confused with it.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Brett
BRETIPA /bɹɛt/
Popularity of Brett
Brett peaked at #69 in 1986, when 4,731 babies got the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1060, with 205 babies, so it's now a rarely heard name.
Names Like Brett
These names have followed a similar path to Brett in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Brett mean?
A Breton, i.e. someone from Brittany. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Brett?
Brett is pronounced BRET (IPA: /bɹɛt/).
Is Brett a popular name right now?
Brett peaked at #69 in 1986 and is ranked #1060 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1926–2024.)
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