A Breton or person from Brittany
Bret is a Middle English name originally used to denote a person from Brittany, France. It is a shorter variant of the name Brett, which gained popularity in the mid-20th century before becoming a rare choice for modern parents.
Less common today
Bret isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #418 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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