Dominic

Boy's name

Dominic is derived from the Latin name Dominicus, meaning "belonging to the Lord" or "of the Lord." It has religious connotations and is associated with Saint Dominic.

Meaning Of the Lord
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 3,290 Falling
Peak year 2013

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Names Starting With D

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Dominic Cooper - Actor known for "Mamma Mia!" and "Preacher."
  • Dominic Monaghan - Actor in "Lost" and "Lord of the Rings."
  • Dominic West - Actor in "The Wire" and "The Affair."
  • Dominic Purcell - Actor in "Prison Break" and "Legends of Tomorrow."
  • Dominic Sherwood - Actor in "Shadowhunters" and "Vampire Academy."
  • Dominic Howard - Drummer for the band Muse.
  • Dominic Thiem - Tennis player, multiple Grand Slam finalist.
  • Dominic Raab - British politician, former Foreign Secretary.
  • Dominic Calvert-Lewin - English footballer, plays for Everton.
  • Dominic Solanke - English footballer, plays for Bournemouth.

Brothers for Dominic

Boy names closely related to Dominic

Evan Niko Donovan Maximus Luca Raymond Alexander Benjamin

Sisters for Dominic

Girl names closely related to Dominic

Penelope Lana Mila Aria Cassandra Gianna Maya Liliana

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Dominic

Domenic Domenica Domenick Dominga Domingo Dominick Dominik Dominique

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