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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Homestead of a man named Becca
- Origin
- Old English (place name/surname)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- BEK-um
Beckham is an Old English name that started out as a place name and surname, formed from the personal name Becca plus hām, meaning 'homestead' — so despite what you may have heard, it's the homestead of a man named Becca, not a reference to beech trees. Pronounced BEK-um, it has a classic feel with a bit of an outdoorsy, wandering spirit to it.
Meaning & Origin of Beckham
Meaning: Homestead of a man named Becca.
Origin: Old English (place name/surname).
A common claim: Beckham is often said to mean 'beech tree homestead.' Actually: It doesn't; Beckham actually derives from the Old English personal name Becca plus hām ('homestead'), so it's one man's homestead, not a reference to beech trees.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Beckham
BEK-umIPA /ˈbɛkəm/
Popularity of Beckham
Beckham has been tracked in SSA baby name data since 1902, and in 2024 it reached its highest point yet at #168, given to 2,180 boys that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Beckham mean?
Homestead of a man named Becca. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Beckham?
Beckham is pronounced BEK-um (IPA: /ˈbɛkəm/).
Is Beckham a popular name right now?
Beckham is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #168 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1902–2024.)
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