Beckett
BEK-it
Popularity
#1801
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
27,893
Peak Year
#2,297 in 2024
First Recorded
1966
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Beckett is of English origin, originally a surname meaning "bee cottage" or "beehive."
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Samuel Beckett
Irish novelist, playwright, poet, and theatre director
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