Brett: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: bre-htt

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Popularity: 540

Origin: United Kingdom

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read

Region Origin: Europe

Meaning: Briton

Brett is a gender-neutral name of British origin, derived from a Middle English surname meaning "Briton" or "Breton". It refers to the Celtic people of Briton, which is today's Brittany, France. The name is derived from the surname Breton or Briton, and it became popular as a first name after 19th-century US writer Bret Harte. Brett became very popular in Australia in the mid-20th century. Some variations of the name include Britt, Bretta, and Brittany.

Brett Name Popularity Data

Brett is currently #540 in the popularity of the name rankings.

Boy: Brett is currently #540 on Kiindred Boy Names

Overall Unique: Brett is currently #532 on Kiindred Unique Names

Boy Unique: Brett is currently #532 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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Famous People Named Brett

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Brett, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

Brett Dalton: Brett Dalton is an American actor known for his role as Grant Ward on the TV series "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
Brett Ratner: Brett Ratner is an American film director and producer known for directing the "Rush Hour" film series.
Brett Lee: Brett Lee is a retired Australian cricketer known for his fast bowling and playing for the Australian national cricket team.
Brett Ratner: A prominent American film director and producer, known for his work on the Rush Hour series, X-Men
Brett Tucker: An Australian actor and singer, known for his roles in TV series like The Saddle Club, McLeod's Daughters, and Station 19.

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