Brett: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Brett | Boys
Origin of the name Brett:
Transferred use of the English surname derived from the Old French Bret (a Breton), an ethnic name for a native of Brittany. Var: Bret, Brit, Britt.
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US Popularity of Brett Over Time
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My brother Brett was named in 1983 after baseball player George Brett. My mom didn't like George, but she liked Brett.
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My husband's name is Brett. I think it is very nice, strong, and well, sexy.
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Brett Anderson, musician
Brett Favre, NFL Quarterback
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Friendly?
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Creative?
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Current Popularity of Brett by State
Global Popularity of the Name Brett
- #231 in Canada (Alberta)
- #261 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #311 in United States
