Rett

♂ Boy

Pronounced RET /ˈrɛt/High

Meaning: Rett is a spelling of Rhett, best known from the Dutch surname de Raedt, from raet ('advice; counsel'). It also serves as a short form of Everett. Its fame as a first name owes much to Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind.Low

In 30 seconds: One quick beat: Rett is a spelling of Rhett, from a Dutch surname meaning 'advice' — also short for Everett (said 'RET').

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Origin LowEnglish, Dutch

MeaningRett is a spelling of Rhett, best known from the Dutch surname de Raedt, from raet ('advice; counsel'). It also serves as a short form of Everett. Its fame as a first name owes much to Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind.

U.S. rank (2024)#13754 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 142

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Rett is a spelling of Rhett, which entered American naming from the Dutch surname de Raedt, on the word raet, 'advice; counsel'. Its life as a first name really began with Gone with the Wind. Rett also works as a trim short form of Everett. Short, Southern-flavoured, and confident (said 'RET').

In the U.S. it is uncommon, against heavier use of Rhett. Uncommon, crisp, and charming.

Did you know? Rhett came to English from the Dutch surname de Raedt, 'advice' — and became a first name almost overnight thanks to Rhett Butler. Rett is the plain-spelling version of it (said 'RET').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Rett — Spelling of Rhett, from Dutch surname de Raedt; also short for Everett

Variations

RhettEverettRhet

Nicknames

RhettyRet

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Brett— a close one-beat rhyme

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rett mean?

Rett is a spelling of Rhett, from the Dutch surname de Raedt, 'advice; counsel'. It also works as a short form of Everett.

How do you pronounce Rett?

It's said RET /ˈrɛt/ — one syllable, rhyming with 'get'.

Is Rett a boy or girl name?

Rett is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Rett?

Rett is an uncommon spelling for boys in the U.S., while Rhett is well used.