Beck

♀ Girl

Pronounced BEK /ˈbɛk/High

Meaning: From the Old Norse bekkr, 'a stream; a brook'; also a short form of Rebecca ('to bind; to tie'); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A stream; a brook: Beck is English/Norse. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).

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Origin LowOld Norse, English

MeaningFrom the Old Norse bekkr, 'a stream; a brook'; also a short form of Rebecca ('to bind; to tie'); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#8441 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 126

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Beck comes from the Old Norse bekkr, 'a stream; a brook'; it is also a short form of Rebecca ('to bind; to tie'; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'BEK').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare, a-stream at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Beck means 'a stream; a brook' (Old Norse bekkr) — also a short form of Rebecca — crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BEK').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Beck — unisex; routes layered

Variations

BexBeccaBecky

Nicknames

Bex

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Beck mean?

Beck is English/Norse for 'a stream; a brook'; also short for Rebecca; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Beck?

It's said BEK /ˈbɛk/ — one syllable.

Is Beck a boy or girl name?

Beck is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Beck?

Beck is a rare name in the U.S.