Bennett

Boy's name

Bennett is of Latin origin, derived from the medieval name Benedictus, meaning "blessed."

Meaning Blessed
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 5,095 Rising
Peak year 2024

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Bennett Miller - Film director known for "Moneyball" and "Foxcatcher."
  • Bennett Cerf - Publisher and co-founder of Random House.
  • Bennett Salvay - Composer for film and television.
  • Bennett Jackson - NFL player for Baltimore Ravens.
  • Bennett Cohen - Co-founder of Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
  • Bennett Greenspan - Founder of Family Tree DNA.
  • Bennett Raglin - Photographer known for celebrity portraits.
  • Bennett Omalu - Pathologist who discovered CTE in NFL players.
  • Bennett Masinga - South African soccer player.
  • Bennett Sims - American author and poet.

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