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At a Glance: Name: Breck – Meaning: freckled, speckled – Origin: uncertain (English dialect word for cleared/tilled land, or short form of Irish Breccán 'freckled') – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: BREK
Breck (say it BREK) is a short, clean, modern name that suits any child. It means 'freckled' or 'speckled.' Its roots are uncertain: it may come from an English dialect word for cleared or tilled land, or it may be a short form of the Irish Breccán, 'freckled.'
Meaning & Origin of Breck
Meaning: Freckled, speckled.
Origin: uncertain (English dialect word for cleared/tilled land, or short form of Irish Breccán 'freckled').
How to Pronounce Breck
Phonetic: BREK IPA: /ˈbrɛk/
Popularity of Breck
Breck's best year on the U.S. Social Security list was 1962, when it ranked #1247 with 39 babies. In 2024 it ranked #2669 with 49 babies given the name.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1945–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Breck mean?
Freckled, speckled.
How do you pronounce Breck?
Breck is pronounced BREK (IPA: /ˈbrɛk/).
Is Breck a popular name right now?
Breck peaked at #1247 in 1962 and is ranked #2669 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1945–2024.)
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