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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Stream or brook
- Origin
- Old English/Old Norse (also German/Jewish surname)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- BEK
Beck is a short, clean, modern name used for any gender, pronounced BEK. It comes from Old English and Old Norse roots meaning stream or brook, and also appears as a German and Jewish surname.
Meaning & Origin of Beck
Meaning: Stream or brook.
Origin: Old English/Old Norse (also German/Jewish surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Beck
BEKIPA /ˈbɛk/
Popularity of Beck
Beck sat at #1005 on the SSA's 2024 list with 223 babies given the name — both its latest and its peak rank in data going back to 1957.
Names Like Beck
These names share Beck’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Beck mean?
Stream or brook. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Beck?
Beck is pronounced BEK (IPA: /ˈbɛk/).
Is Beck a popular name right now?
Beck is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1005 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1957–2024.)
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