US Popularity:338
Origin:British
Meaning:Beehive, bee cottage; Beak; Brooke, stream
Beckett is a gender-neutral name of British origin whose acclaim lies in the literary works of the esteemed Samuel Beckett. Prior to taking flight on the coattails of the modernist playwright, Beckett stood as a sanctuary to nature's most understated little creator. Derived from the Old English beo, meaning "bee," and cot, meaning "shelter," Beckett is often interpreted as "beehive." The home of the ardent workers whose sweet elixir is deemed worthy of the gods, it seems especially fitting that Beckett should find its stride as a synonym for creative genius. Beckett may also have roots in the Middle English words bekke, meaning "brooke" or "stream," and beket, meaning "small beak." For a name that connects baby to different parts of the natural world, Beckett can give them plenty to write about.

Famous People Named Beckett

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  • Samuel Beckett
    Novelist, Playwright, Poet

How Popular Is The Name Beckett?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Beckett is currently #391 on The Bump
Boy:Beckett is currently #230 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Beckett is currently #279 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Beckett is currently #338 in U.S. births
Boy:Beckett is currently #196 in U.S. births
Girl:Beckett is currently #2029 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#2029
in 2023
- 382
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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