Brett
bret
Popularity
#7284
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
162,372
Peak Year
#4,906 in 1986
First Recorded
1926
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Brett is derived from a Middle English surname denoting someone of Breton origin, referring to inhabitants of Brittany, France.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Brett Favre
American former professional football quarterback.
Brett Easton Ellis
American author and screenwriter.
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