Becker

Becker Meaning & Origin

About Becker
The name "Becker" is of German origin and is an occupational surname derived from the Middle High German word "becker," meaning "baker." It was originally given to individuals who worked as bakers or owned bakeries. The name has spread across various countries and is now used as a surname or given name.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Becker are male.

Becker Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 11.11% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Becker in Braille

Here's how to represent Becker in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Becker in braille

How to Spell the Name Becker in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Becker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Becker in sign language

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