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Breton

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How to Pronounce Breton

Pronounced BREH-tun /ˈbrɛt.ən/Medium

Meaning: From 'Breton', a person of Brittany in northwest France — a Celtic people and their language. Also an English and French surname. A heritage place-and-people name.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Breton — 'a person of Brittany, a Breton' (said 'BREH-tun'). A place-and-people name, 'a Breton', which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningFrom 'Breton', a person of Brittany in northwest France — a Celtic people and their language. Also an English and French surname. A heritage place-and-people name.
U.S. rank (2022)#9092 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 451

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819592022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Breton means 'a Breton', a person of Brittany in northwest France; a heritage place-and-people name (said 'BREH-tun').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, heritage, and crisp.

Did you know? Breton names the Celtic people of Brittany — and their language — carried also as a surname and now a first name (said 'BREH-tun').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Breton — 'a Breton', person of Brittany; also surname

Variations

BrettonBritton

Nicknames

Bret

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Breton mean?

Breton means 'a person of Brittany, a Breton' — the Celtic people and language of northwest France; it is also a surname.

How do you pronounce Breton?

It's said BREH-tun /ˈbrɛt.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Breton a boy or girl name?

Here Breton is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Breton?

Breton is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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