Origin and Meaning of Brett

From Britain / A Breton

Origin: English - Derived from the Old French word 'breton', which refers to a person from Brittany, France. The name has connections to the Britons and the Celtic heritage of Britain.

• Brett became popular in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s.
• In addition to American and British culture, Brett is also commonly found in Australia and New Zealand, where it has seen similar popularity trends.
• Notable bearers of the name include Brett Favre, a famous NFL quarterback, and Brett McKenzie, a musician from the comedy duo Flight of the Conchords.
• The popularity of the name Brett peaked in the United States in the 1980s, reaching its highest rank of 53 in 1975.
• Variations of the name include Bret and Brettan, while similar names in other languages could include Brice (French) and Brit (English).