Beckett
Beckett is a boys' name of English origin meaning “bee cottage, little brook.” It ranked #141 in the United States in 2025. An English surname derived from Old English elements meaning 'bee cottage' or from a place name meaning 'little brook.'
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how do you pronounce Beckett?
BEK-it
more about Beckett
The name is strongly associated with Samuel Beckett, the Nobel Prize-winning Irish playwright best known for Waiting for Godot.
how popular is this name?
Beckett has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 20 years since 2006. It peaked at #141 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #141 |
| 2024 | #166 |
| 2023 | #196 |
| 2022 | #195 |
| 2021 | #198 |
| 2020 | #210 |
| 2019 | #215 |
| 2018 | #229 |
| 2017 | #227 |
| 2016 | #214 |
| 2010 | #356 |
| 2006 | #752 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Beckett fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Beckett?
- Samuel Beckett (playwright)
- Thomas Becket (Archbishop of Canterbury)
what are the nicknames and variants of Beckett?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
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what names go well with Beckett?
Sibling names that share Beckett's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Beckett
What does the name Beckett mean?
Beckett means “bee cottage, little brook”.
What is the origin of the name Beckett?
Beckett comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Becket.
How popular is the name Beckett?
Beckett ranked #141 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Beckett a boy or girl name?
Beckett is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Beckett?
Beckett is pronounced BEK-it, with 2 syllables.
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