Břetislav

A Hebrew name with cultural significance
Hebrew origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1766US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.3%Percentile

What does Břetislav mean and where does it come from?

Břetislav is a name found across Hebrew cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Břetislav carries the heritage of Hebrew tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1766 in 2015 — currently #1766 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Břetislav?

Břetislav works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Břetislav Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Břetislav Rose
Floral · soft ending
Břetislav Mae
Sweet · timeless
Břetislav Claire
French influence · crisp
Břetislav Jane
Literary · strong
Břetislav Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Břetislav right now?

Holding steady — currently #1766 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1766 · Top 1.3%
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#176610stable
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Popularity Statistics for Břetislav

2019Rank #1766
10
#1766
Stable
2019 - 20235 years
💎Břetislav is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Břetislav?

Common
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Famous people named Břetislav

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Břetislav (historical figure)
Břetislav bore this name in the Biblical tradition, reflecting its deep roots in Hebrew scripture and culture.
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Břetislav (historical community leader)
Břetislav led communities across the ancient Near East who passed this name through generations.
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Břetislav (historical figure)
Břetislav bore this name in the Biblical tradition, reflecting its deep roots in Hebrew scripture and culture.
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Common questions about the name Břetislav

What does the name Břetislav mean?
Břetislav means "A Hebrew name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Hebrew tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Břetislav?
Břetislav is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Břetislav?
Břetislav originates from Hebrew tradition. Hebrew names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Břetislav?
Břetislav pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Hebrew heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Břetislav a common or rare name?
Břetislav is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.