Benedict

Boy's name

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."

Meaning Blessed
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 254 Rising
Peak year 2024

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Names Starting With B

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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.

Brothers for Benedict

Boy names closely related to Benedict

Edmund Adam Vaughn Archibald Markus Zain Evander Montgomery

Sisters for Benedict

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

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