What does the name Benedict mean?

The name Benedict means "Blessed".

What is the origin of the name Benedict?

Benedict is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Benedict?

In 2023, 254 babies were named Benedict in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Is Benedict a boy's name?

Yes, Benedict is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Benedict

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Births Last Year: 254 ↗

All-Time Total: 9,935

Peak Year: 2024

Benedict is derived from the Latin name Benedictus, meaning "blessed" or "well spoken of." It has roots in the Latin word "benedicere," which means "to speak well of."

Notable Namesakes

Benedict Cumberbatch - Actor, known for "Sherlock" and Marvel movies.
Benedict Arnold - American Revolutionary War general turned traitor.
Benedict Wong - Actor, known for "Doctor Strange" and "The Martian."
Benedict XVI - Former Pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
Benedict Anderson - Scholar, known for his work on nationalism.
Benedict Taylor - Violinist, known for classical and contemporary music.
Benedict Samuel - Actor, known for "The Walking Dead" and "Gotham."
Benedict Kiely - Irish writer, known for his novels and short stories.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Benedict

Edmund Adam Vaughn Archibald Markus Zain Evander Montgomery

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Benedict

Leena Elyse Annaliese Marie Aliya Gillian Bernadette Annabel

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Benedict

Baruch Benita Benito Bennett

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

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