beckett

Pronunciation
BEK-it

Gender
unisex

Origin

Old English; Middle English

Ranking

  196 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Beehive; Beak; Stream; Brook

The name Beckett is believed to be derived from the Old English words beo, meaning "bee," and cot, meaning "shelter." Therefore, it translates to "beehive." It can also be related to the Middle English words bec, meaning "beak," or bekke, meaning "stream" or "brook." Originally a surname, Beckett first appeared in the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 for boy names in 2006 and hasn't looked back ever since. It has now been a top 200 boy's name three years in a row from 2021 to 2023. Several celebrities have joined in on the trend, including "Numb3rs" star Diane Farr, former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader and "Bachelor" contestant Melissa Rycroft, "Modern Family" actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson and country singer Dylan Scott.

Famous People Named Beckett

  Samuel Beckett

  Famous playwright known for his work 'Waiting for Godot'

  Beckett Simonon

  Known for ethical and sustainable fashion

  Beckett Cypher

  Child of famous musicians Melissa Etheridge and Julie Cypher

  Beckett McDowell

  Singer and songwriter

  Beckett Graham

  Co-host of the History Chicks podcast

  Beckett Barrett

  Author of children's books

  Beckett W. Thompson

  Fictional character in 'The Beckett Cypher' series

  Beckett Keery

  Known for educational YouTube content

  Beckett Grey

  Illustrator and graphic designer

  Beckett Taylor

  Character in a popular children's adventure book

Famous Media with people Named Beckett

    Beckett the Brave

    A children's book about a courageous knight  

    Beckett's Quest

    A video game featuring a hero named Beckett on a magical journey  

    Beckett and the Magic Map

    An animated series about a boy named Beckett who discovers a map that leads to adventures  

    Beckett's Big Adventure

    A storybook about a young explorer named Beckett  

    Beckett in Wonderland

    A children's play about a character named Beckett who explores a fantastical world  

    Beckett's Time Machine

    A comic book series where Beckett travels through time  

    Beckett's Secret Garden

    A tale of a boy who discovers a magical garden  

    Beckett and the Enchanted Forest

    A fantasy novel about Beckett's journey through a mystical forest  

    Beckett's Space Adventure

    An animated film about Beckett's travels in outer space  

    Beckett's Treasure Hunt

    A board game where players join Beckett on a quest to find hidden treasures