A Breton; person from Brittany
Originally a Middle English surname, it was used to identify people from Brittany, France. These individuals were often Celts who migrated to the region from Britain. It gained significant popularity as a first name in the mid-20th century before becoming more rare today.
Less common today
Brett isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #84 in 1990.
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