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Brett

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Pronounced BRET /ˈbrɛt/High

Meaning: From an English surname, 'a Breton; a native of Brittany' (a region of France); used for both sexes, more often boys'; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: A Breton; from Brittany: Brett is English/Breton. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'BRET').
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Origin LowEnglish, Breton
MeaningFrom an English surname, 'a Breton; a native of Brittany' (a region of France); used for both sexes, more often boys'; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#8961 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1986
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,404

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198619502025

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

Brett comes from an English surname, 'a Breton; a native of Brittany' (a region of France). Used for both sexes (more often boys'); here for a girl (slug distinguished). A crisp, classic name (made famous for women by Lady Brett Ashley in Hemingway; said 'BRET').

In the U.S. it is more often a boys' name. Rare for girls, a-Breton at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Brett comes from an English surname, 'a Breton; a native of Brittany' — a crisp, classic name, used for both sexes (more often boys'; here for girls; said 'BRET').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Brett — unisex; here girls'

Variations

BretBretta

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brett mean?

Brett is an English surname, 'a Breton; a native of Brittany'; it is used for both sexes, more often boys'.

How do you pronounce Brett?

It's said BRET /ˈbrɛt/ — one syllable.

Is Brett a boy or girl name?

Brett is used for both sexes (more often boys'); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Brett?

Brett is rare as a girl's name in the U.S.

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