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Brett name meaning
First Name
161k
in the U.S.
since 1880
161k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
5k
in the U.S.
in 2010
5k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Brett mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Brett
User Submitted Origins
English
67%
American
7%
Latin
7%
Australian
7%
Hebrew
7%
Celtic
7%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Brett means "Gifted" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Brett is of American origin and means "Kind and caring".
- A user from Florida, U.S. says the name Brett means "Man".
- A submission from Georgia, U.S. says the name Brett means "Life" and is of English origin.
International Interest
Also see international interest
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Brett
Same as Britzska.
Wiktionary
Related to Breton, Brittany, and more distantly Briton.
- A surname meaning "Breton, an inhabitant of Brittany".
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Short for Brettanomyces.
- (informal) Brettanomyces, a yeast genus that is used in brewing some beers, and can also affect the taste of wine.
Brett was also found in the following language(s): German, Hunsrik, and Pennsylvania German
Notable Persons Named Brett
Notable Persons Named Brett
Brett Favre
Brett Favre is a football player for the Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings. Brett was born on October 10th, 1969 in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Brett Dalton
Brett Dalton is an actor. He has had major accomplishments since 2007. Brett was given the name Brett Patrick Dalton on January 7th, 1983 in San Jose, California.
Brett Ratner
Brett Ratner is a film director, film producer, screenwriter, film editor, music video director, and film editing. He has had major accomplishments since 1990. Brett was born on March 28th, 1969 in Miami Beach, Florida, US.
Brett Dier
Brett Dier is an actor. He was most prominent from 2006 to present. Brett was born on February 14th, 1990 in London, Ontario.
Brett Somers
Brett Somers was an actress, comedian, singer, game show panelist, and writer. She was most active from 1955 to 2006. Brett was given the name Audrey Johnston on July 11th, 1924 in Saint John, New Brunswick. Brett is also known as Audrey Klugman and Dawn Johnston. She breathed her last breath on September 15th, 2007.
Brett Eldredge
Brett Eldredge is a country music singer-songwriter. He plays Vocals and guitar. His ongoing career started in 2010. Brett was given the name Brett Ryan Eldredge on March 23rd, 1986.
- Brett GelmanProducer
- Brett LeeCricketer
- Brett HullHockey Player
- Brett ButlerActress/comedian
- Brett AndersonMusician
- Brett Michael DennenMusician
- Brett GurewitzMusician
- Brett HolmanSoccer Player
- Brett HundleyFootball Player
- Brett BrownBasketball Player
- Brett ConnollyHockey Player
- Brett LawrieBaseball Player
- Brett KavanaughJudge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
- Brett WhiteleyArtist
Notable Persons With the Last Name Brett
Notable Persons With the Last Name Brett
Jeremy Brett
He was most prominent from 1954 to present. Jeremy was given the name Peter Jeremy William Huggins on November 3rd, 1933 in Berkswell, Warwickshire, England. He died on September 12th, 1995.
George Brett
George Brett is a baseball player. George was born on May 15th, 1953 in Glen Dale, West Virginia.
Peter V. Brett
Peter V. Brett is a novelist. Peter was born on February 8th, 1973 in New Rochelle, New York.
Jan Brett
Jan Brett is a children's literature and picture book writer. She was most prominent from 1978 to present. Jan was born on December 1st, 1949 in Norwell, Massachusetts.
Laurie Brett
Laurie Brett is an actor and actress. She has had major accomplishments since 1993. Laurie was born on March 28th, 1969 in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.
Ken Brett
Ken Brett was a baseball player. Ken was born on September 18th, 1948 in Brooklyn. He breathed his last breath on November 18th, 2003.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Brett | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 92.56% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 2.19% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.27% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.24% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.86% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Brett
People with the last name Brett are most frequently White
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Brett
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