Beck
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Beehive, bee cottage
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #913 in 2025 with 259 babies born.
History: Beck surged in the 2020s. Musician Beck's genre-bending creativity represents the American spirit of reinvention. Four letters, infinite possibilities. Beck means American artistic freedom.
Similar names: becky, becklee, beckley, becks, breck, becca, beckam, beckem
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Beck? About 1 in 12,282 babies born in 2025 were named Beck, or roughly 0.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Beck
What does the name Beck mean?
Beck means “Beehive, bee cottage” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Beck?
Beck has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Beehive, bee cottage”.
How popular is Beck?
Beck ranked #913 in 2025 — given to 259 babies that year.
When was Beck most popular?
Beck peaked in 2025 with 259 babies registered that year.
Is Beck a boy or girl name?
Beck is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Becks in registered births are male.
Is the name Beck rising or falling in popularity?
Beck has risen 4883 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5796 in 2020 to #913 in 2025.
How long has Beck been recorded?
Beck appears in birth records across 43 years — from 1957 through 2025.