Tools / Baby names / B
Be
UnisexMeaning of Be: Danish: 'diminutive of Benedikte, meaning blessed'
Be is a unisex name most strongly associated with Danish naming. It has 2 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice.
US rank 2025
—
Not in the US top list
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
5
First recorded 1919 · peak 1919
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
More Danish names
Danish · 2 syllables
US #276UK #318
Danish · 2 syllables
US #464UK #1076
Danish · 2 syllables
US #1237UK #4843
Danish · 2 syllables
US #3274UK #1322
Danish · 2 syllables
US #4042UK #3688
Danish · 1 syllable
US #5083
Danish · 1 syllable
US #5779
Danish · 2 syllables
US #3238UK #4270
Danish · 1 syllable
US #3786
Danish · 2 syllables
US #5300
Danish · 2 syllables
US #10191UK #3688
Danish · 3 syllables
US #2482
Other names starting with B
Hebrew · 3 syllables
US #11UK #61
Scottish · 2 syllables
US #400UK #16
Italian · 2 syllables
US #141UK #76
English · 1 syllable
US #176UK #104
French · 1 syllable
US #61UK #110
Latin · 2 syllables
US #507UK #114
Irish · 1 syllable
US #347UK #538
Scottish · 2 syllables
US #246UK #99
English · 2 syllables
US #1064UK #82
English · 2 syllables
US #269UK #664
English · 2 syllables
US #1031UK #127
Irish · 1 syllable
US #343UK #486