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Beckett

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Pronounced BEHK-iht /ˈbɛk.ɪt/Medium

Meaning: BeakMedium

In 30 seconds: Beckett is an English name meaning 'beak', used here for a girl though it began as a surname.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningBeak
U.S. rank (2024)#1801 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births111 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,267

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219662024

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

History & Origin

Beckett traces to English with the literal sense of 'beak'. Like many English surnames turned given names, it has a brisk, two-syllable bite to it. The bearer on record, Beckett Bould (1880-1970), was male, a reminder that the name crossed into girls' use much more recently.

The hard consonants and the clipped ending give Beckett a modern, gender-neutral sound that has drawn parents toward it for daughters as well as sons.

Did you know? Beckett likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Beckett — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Beckett Bould (1880–1970)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Beckett…

Beck— The short form hiding inside Beckett, with the same opening sound.
Everett— Another English surname-style name with the same crisp double-t ending.
Emerson— Shares Beckett's surname-to-girl's-name path in modern English use.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Beckett mean?

Beckett is usually explained as meaning 'beak' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Beckett?

It's commonly said BEHK-iht /ˈbɛk.ɪt/.

Is Beckett a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Beckett is used as a girl name.

How popular is Beckett?

In 2024, Beckett ranked #1801 in the U.S. for girls, with 111 births recorded.