boy's name
Bechir
bay-SHEER (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 740
Bechir is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 1982, when 35 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1957.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Bechir Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 50 |
| 1970s | 140 |
| 1980s | 210 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 100 |
| 2010s | 90 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 35 |
How Popular Is Bechir?
In 2025, Bechir was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Bechir Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Bechir Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Béchir | Béchir is a rare spelling of Bechir, written with an acute accent and recorded about 15 times, mostly in France. | 15 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Bechir
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bechir Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bechir over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bechir
- Arabic bay-SHEER
Sibling Names for Bechir
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bechir — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bechir
Is Bechir a girl's or a boy's name?
Bechir is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bechir?
Bechir has 2 syllables.
When was Bechir most popular?
Bechir peaked in 1982, when 35 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Bechir a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Bechir currently ranks #3,346 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.