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Baby Name Bracket

A long list of baby names gets overwhelming fast. A bracket turns it into simple either-or choices: this name or that one. Tap your favorite in each matchup until one name is left, then do it again with your partner and see if you agree.

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Start from an example

Pick a list, tap to remove any choice, and add your own. You can change everything on the next step.

16 choices ยท Double elimination ยท 30โ€“31 matchups

Next: play solo, play with friends from their phones, or share it as a link. Free, no signup.

How it works

  1. 1
    Add your choices

    Start from an example above or type your own, up to 64.

  2. 2
    Tap your favorites

    Choices meet head-to-head. Tap the one you'd pick, and the winner moves on.

  3. 3
    Crown a champion

    Keep going until one is left. Play again with friends and compare.

Suggested format: Double elimination. Double elimination gives every name a second chance, so one bad mood doesn't knock out a name you'll miss later.

Better together. Play with friends to let your partner, parents or baby shower guests vote from their own phones. Votes stay hidden until each matchup is revealed.

Tips for a great baby name bracket

  • Say each name out loud with your last name before you start, and drop any that don't fit.
  • Keep it to 16 or 32 names so the bracket stays fun instead of exhausting.
  • Play it separately with your partner, then compare champions. If you both crown the same name, you're done.
  • Run a second bracket for middle names once you have a first name.

Frequently asked questions

How does a baby name bracket work?

You add the names you're considering, and BracketTap pairs them up. In each matchup you tap the name you like more, the winner moves on, and you keep going until one name is left as the champion.

Can my partner and I vote together?

Yes. Tap Play with friends and you'll both vote from your own phones in the same room. Each vote stays hidden until the matchup is revealed, so neither of you can sway the other. You can also play separately and compare champions.

How many names should I put in?

Anywhere from 2 to 64 works. Most people find 16 or 32 names is the sweet spot: enough to compare, short enough to finish in a few minutes.

Are our name ideas private?

Yes. Solo brackets stay in your browser, and group rooms are private and deleted after about 72 hours of inactivity. Nothing is published unless you share the link.

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