Becket vs Ward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Becket

Boy #3,384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"by the brook"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Becket Rank #3,384

Ward Rank #3,309

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 vs #3384 for Becket.

Is Becket or Ward more popular?

Ward is more popular, ranked #3309 compared to Becket at #3384 in the United States.

What do Becket and Ward mean?

Becket means "by the brook" (Old English origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Becket and Ward boy or girl names?

Becket is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.