Becket
BEH-ket
Popularity
#3325
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
559
Peak Year
#41 in 2016
First Recorded
1969
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Becket is an English surname turned given name, likely originating from a nickname or place name related to a small beak or hook.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Thomas Becket
Archbishop of Canterbury, a significant figure in history.
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