Beckett

Beckett is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 2,186 boys in the United States.

Beckett at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛkɪt/

About the name Beckett

Beckett belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Beckett first appears in Social Security records in 1992. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #166 in 2024, and in 2024 2,186 babies received the name — 26,626 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Beckett in US records

First recorded (US)
1992
Best US rank
#166 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Beckett in 2024
2,186
Total since 1880
26,626

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Beckett mean?

The meaning of Beckett is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Beckett a boy or girl name?

Beckett is a boy name. In 2024, 2,186 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Beckett?

Beckett comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Beckett?

Beckett first appears in US records in 1992. Its best-ever ranking was #166 in 2024, and 2,186 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Beckett?

Beckett is pronounced /ˈbɛkɪt/ (IPA).

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