Beckett: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced BEK-it · 2 syllables
Beckett means “little stream; beehive”, from English.
- Meaning
- little stream; beehive
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- BEK-it
- US rank (2025)
- #141
- US babies a year
- about 2,208 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Modern, Rising
How popular is Beckett?
Beckett was the #141 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,625 babies. It’s rising: up 61% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #141 |
| Ireland | #780 |
| Canada | #219 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Beckett?
Half of US adults named Beckett are older than 19; most are between 18 and 26. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Beckett
What does the name Beckett mean?
Beckett means “little stream; beehive”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Beckett?
Beckett is pronounced BEK-it.
How popular is the name Beckett?
Beckett was the #141 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,625 babies. It’s rising: up 61% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Beckett?
Half of US adults named Beckett are older than 19. Most are between 18 and 26.