What does the name Benito mean?

The name Benito means "Blessed".

What is the origin of the name Benito?

Benito is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 170 babies were named Benito in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

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

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 170 ↗

All-Time Total: 14,401

Peak Year: 2023

Benito is a Spanish and Italian name derived from the Latin name Benedictus, meaning "blessed."

Boy names closely related to Benito

Aurelio Gilberto Humberto Rene Hernan Isael Heriberto Raul

Girl names closely related to Benito

Kaeli Aranza Irma Fernanda Mayte Adamari Galilea Azalia

Names with similar meaning to Benito

Baruch Benedict Benita Bennett

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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