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Becker

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Pronounced BEK-ər /ˈbɛk.ər/High

Meaning: From a German surname — Becker, 'a baker' (or 'dweller by a brook', from Bach); routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Crisp and surname-cool: Becker is the German 'baker' (or 'by the brook'). Strong, sporty, and distinctive (tennis great Boris Becker).

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Origin MediumGerman

MeaningFrom a German surname — Becker, 'a baker' (or 'dweller by a brook', from Bach); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4151 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 527

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

Becker comes from a German surname — Becker, 'a baker', or 'dweller by a brook' (from Bach; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, distinctive surname-name (Boris Becker).

It registers thinly as a given name. Rare, a-baker at the (likely) root, and sporty.

Did you know? Becker means 'a baker' in German (or 'dweller by a brook') — tennis legend Boris Becker carried the crisp surname; sporty and strong.

Overall data confidence 70%

Surname references — Becker — routes layered

Variations

BakerBekker

Nicknames

Beck

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Becker mean?

Becker is German for 'a baker' (or 'dweller by a brook'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Becker?

It's said BEK-ər /ˈbɛk.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Becker a boy or girl name?

Becker is a boy's name.

How popular is Becker?

Becker is a rare given name in the U.S.