Baby Name Bracket
Stuck between too many favourites? The Baby Name Bracket runs a 64-name, NCAA-style tournament: pick a winner in each head-to-head matchup, round after round, until one champion name is left standing.
How to run a baby name bracket
- Seed the bracket from your favorites or let us fill it with top 2026 names.
- Tap the name you prefer in each head-to-head matchup.
- Advance through each round until the final two names remain.
- Crown a champion and save or share the finished bracket.
Names to try in the Baby Name Bracket
Frequently asked questions
How many names are in the baby name bracket?
Sixty-four, seeded by popularity or from your own favorites list.
Can I use my own shortlist in the bracket?
Yes — if you have favorites saved, the bracket seeds itself from them before topping up with popular picks.
What happens to the names I eliminate?
They stay in your catalogue; only names you explicitly hide are removed from other tools.