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Beckham
Pronounced BEK-um /ΛbΙk.Ιm/High
Meaning: Homestead by the stream; from Old English becca (stream) + ham (homestead)High
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Beckham is an English surname derived from Old English becca ('stream, pick') and ham ('homestead, village'), so it means 'homestead by the stream.' It is a place-name surname from English villages. The surname became globally recognized through football (soccer) star David Beckham.
Beckham as a first name appeared in the U.S. charts largely after David Beckham became a global celebrity in the late 1990s and 2000s. It joined the roster of celebrity-inspired surname first names and appeals especially to football fans and parents who want a sophisticated, British-sounding name.
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David Beckham (b. 1975)English football icon and global celebrity, whose surname sparked the name's use as a first name.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Beckham mean?
Beckham is an Old English surname meaning 'homestead by the stream,' from becca (stream) and ham (homestead).
How do you pronounce Beckham?
Beckham is pronounced BEK-um (/ΛbΙk.Ιm/) β two syllables with stress on the first.
Is Beckham a boy or girl name?
Beckham is used predominantly as a boy's name.
How popular is Beckham?
Beckham entered the U.S. top 500 in the 2000s on the strength of David Beckham's fame and has been rising since.