Breck
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Badger, brook
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #3000 in 2025 with 41 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Brock. Shares the meaning 'Badger, brook.'
Similar names: beck, becky, brek, brecken, breckin, breckon, breckyn, becklee
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Breck? About 1 in 81,183 babies born in 2025 were named Breck, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Breck
What does the name Breck mean?
Breck means “Badger, brook” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Breck?
Breck has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Badger, brook”.
How popular is Breck?
Breck ranked #2991 in 2025 — given to 41 babies that year.
When was Breck most popular?
Breck peaked in 2016 with 86 babies registered that year.
Is Breck a boy or girl name?
Breck is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 86% of Brecks are boys and 14% are girls.
Is the name Breck rising or falling in popularity?
Breck has risen 8215 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11206 in 2020 to #2991 in 2025.
How long has Breck been recorded?
Breck appears in birth records across 81 years — from 1945 through 2025.