Beamen

English occupational name

"beekeeper"

Beamen Origin and Meaning

The name Beamen is a boy's name.

Beamen is an uncommon masculine name with possible roots as a surname of Old English origin. The name likely derived from occupational surnames related to 'beeman' (someone who kept bees) or from 'beam' (a ray of light or wooden beam). As a first name, Beamen remains distinctively rare, giving it a strong individual character. It gained a brief moment of cultural recognition following Bob Beamon's famous long jump at the 1968 Olympics, though the spelling differs slightly. The name has an authoritative quality with its strong consonant sounds and straightforward pronunciation. Beamen offers parents seeking truly distinctive names an option that carries a certain strength and uniqueness while maintaining relatively simple pronunciation and spelling patterns.