Becker vs Torben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Becker

Boy #4,433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"baker, bread maker"

Origin: Middle High German

Cultural Roots

German Dutch American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,433
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beck

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Popularity Comparison

Becker Rank #4,433
Torben Rank #4,529

Becker is more popular, ranked #4433 vs #4529 for Torben.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Becker ___

  • Becker James
  • Becker Cole
  • Becker Lane
  • Becker Reid
  • Becker Grant
  • Becker Hayes

Torben ___

  • Torben Erik
  • Torben Lars
  • Torben Karl
  • Torben Mikkel
  • Torben Sven

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Becker

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If you choose Torben

Soren Viggo Astrid Freya Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Becker or Torben more popular?

Becker is more popular, ranked #4433 compared to Torben at #4529 in the United States.

What do Becker and Torben mean?

Becker means "baker, bread maker" (Middle High German origin). Torben means "Thor's bear" (Old Norse origin).

Are Becker and Torben boy or girl names?

Becker is primarily a boy name. Torben is primarily a boy name.

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